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palatine process of maxilla

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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. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palatine_process_of_maxilla ]

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Label

palatine process of maxilla

Synonyms
  • pars palatina of maxilla
  • processus palatinus (maxilla)
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pheno_slim

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external definition

Lingual ledge on the inner surface of the maxilla.

has related synonym

palatine process, processus palatinus maxillae, processus palatinus ossis maxillae, palatal process, lamina horizontalis

id

UBERON:0005871