Term Name: zygomatic process of temporal bone
Synonyms: processus zygomaticus ossis temporalis, temporal bone zygomatic process
Definition: The zygomatic process of the temporal bone is a long, arched process projecting from the lower part of the squamous portion of the temporal bone. It articulates with the zygomatic bone. This process is at first directed lateralward, its two surfaces looking upward and downward; it then appears as if twisted inward upon itself, and runs forward, its surfaces now looking medialward and lateralward.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0004655]

Relationships
is part of: temporal bone zygomatic arch
has parts: supraauricular point
is a type of: neural crest-derived structure skeletal element projection