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ZYGOMATIC PROCESS MAXILLA [1 record]

Record 1 2011-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Mouth
CONT

The Zygomatic Process (processus zygomaticus; malar process). The zygomatic process is a rough triangular eminence, situated at the angle of separation of the anterior, zygomatic, and orbital surfaces.

Key term(s)
  • zygomatic process of maxilla

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cavité buccale
DEF

L'un des quatre processus (saillies osseuses) qui se détachent du corps du maxillaire.

CONT

De ce corps [du maxillaire] se détachent 4 processus : Zygomatique, Frontal, Alvéolaire, Palatin.

OBS

Ancienne nomenclature : apophyse pyramidale; apophyse pyramidale du maxillaire supérieur; apophyse malaire; apophyse malaire du maxillaire.

Spanish

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