Zygomatic recess of the maxillary sinus

Recessus zygomaticus sinus maxillaris

Definition

The zygomatic recess of the maxillary sinus is  the apex of the pyramid shape, pointing laterally toward the zygoma.

Note: this structure is not included in the Terminologia Anatomica.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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