frontal process en · NOUN
Meanings
- A long plate that is part of the maxilla and contributes to the formation of the lateral part of the nose and of the nasal cavity.
- A process of the zygomatic bone articulating superiorly with the frontal bone, forming part of the orbit anteriorly, and articulating with the sphenoid bone posteriorly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| frontal processes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
cmn 額突 /额突 (process of the zygomatic bone) · cmn 額突 /额突 (plate of the maxilla)