Zygomaticofacial foramen
| Zygomaticofacial foramen | |
|---|---|
The skull seen from front (zygomaticofacial foramen labeled at center right) | |
Left zygomatic bone. Malar surface. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | foramen zygomaticofaciale |
| TA98 | A02.1.14.010 |
| TA2 | 828 |
| FMA | 53169 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
The zygomaticofacial foramen is a small opening upon the lateral (facial) surface of the zygomatic bone near the bone's orbital border. It gives passage to the zygomaticofacial nerve, artery, and vein. It is often doubled; it is sometimes absent.
Inferior to the foramen is a slight elevation which gives origin to the zygomaticus muscle.