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palatine process of maxilla

Term ID
UBERON:0005871
Synonyms
  • lamina horizontalis
  • palatal process
  • palatine process
  • pars palatina of maxilla
  • processus palatinus maxillae
  • processus palatinus ossis maxillae
Definition
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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