Maxillary surface of greater wing
Facies maxillaris alae majoris
- Latin synonym: Facies sphenomaxillaris alae majoris
- Related terms: Maxillary surface; Maxillary surface (Greater wing)
Definition
The maxillary surface of the greater wing is a grooved surface below the medial end of the superior orbital fissure facing the maxilla where the foramen rotundum opens.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
