Facial crest
Crista facialis
- Related terms: Facial crest of zygomatic bone
Definition
The facial crest of the zygomatic bone is a prominent longitudinal bony ridge located on its lateral surface.
It provides insertion points for certain muscles necessary for mastication, notably portions of the masseter muscle.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
König HE, Lieibich HG. Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic mammals, 6th edition, Schattauer, Stuttgart, 2014.
