Frontal process of maxilla

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Frontal Process of Maxilla[edit | edit source]

Frontal process of maxilla and its surrounding structures (shown in red)

The Frontal Process of Maxilla is a significant anatomical structure in the human skull. It is a thin, vertically oriented bony projection of the maxillary bone that extends upwards towards the frontal bone.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The frontal process of the maxilla is located on the lateral aspect of the nasal cavity, and it forms part of the lateral boundary of the nasal cavity. It articulates superiorly with the frontal bone, and it is bordered laterally by the lacrimal bone and the ethmoid bone.

Function[edit | edit source]

The frontal process of the maxilla plays a crucial role in forming the bony framework of the nose and the medial wall of the orbit. It also provides attachment for several facial muscles, including the levator labii superioris and the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi.

Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]

Damage or abnormalities to the frontal process of the maxilla can lead to various clinical conditions. For instance, fractures involving this structure can result in orbital blowout fractures or Le Fort fractures. Additionally, tumors or cysts may develop in this region, potentially causing facial deformities or obstructions in the nasal cavity.

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