| Anterior lacrimal crest | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Part of | maxilla |
| System | skeletal |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | crista lacrimalis anterior |
| TA98 | A02.1.12.025 |
| TA2 | 782 |
| FMA | 75059 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
The anterior lacrimal crest is a bony projection on the frontal process of the maxilla. It creates the lateral margin of the lacrimal sac fossa and is continuous with the orbital margin. The medial palpebral ligament is attached to anterior lacrimal crest. It is an important structure to avoid damaging during rhinoplasty.