Frontal process

Processus frontalis

  • Related terms: Frontal process of lacrimal bone

Definition

Felipe Barona Lopez

The frontal process of the lacrimal bone is a dorsal protrusion of the orbital margin that inserts into the frontal bone. The size of this process may vary. It is mainly described on dog and horses.

References

Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th Edition, MaxiPrim, Pertuis, 2020.

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