Temporal line
Linea temporalis
- Related terms: Temporal line (Frontal bone)
Definition
The temporal line is the extension of the caudal border of the zygomatic process and continues onto the parietal bone, where it delimits the temporal fossa. The temporal fascia inserts on this line.
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.
