zygomaticofacial foramen zygomaticofacial foramen the zygomaticofacial foramen is a small aperture. it perforates the malar surface of the convex zygomatic bone near its center, for the passage of the zygomaticofacial nerve and vessels. below this foramen is a slight elevation, which gives origin to the zygomaticus. zygomaticofacial foramenthe skull seen from front (zygomaticofacial foramen labeled at center right)left zygomatic bone. malar surface.detailsidentifierslatinforamen zygomaticofacialeta98a02.1.14.010ta2828fma53169anatomical terms of bone