Palatine process of maxilla
Thick, horizontal process of the maxilla / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In human anatomy of the mouth, the palatine process of maxilla (palatal process), is a thick, horizontal process of the maxilla. It forms the anterior three quarters of the hard palate, the horizontal plate of the palatine bone making up the rest. It is the most important bone in the midface. It provides structural support for the viscerocranium.[1]
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Latin | processus palatinus ossis maxillae, processus palatinus maxillae |
TA98 | A02.1.12.029 |
TA2 | 786 |
FMA | 52896 |
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