palatine process

palatine process
palatine process n a process of the maxilla that projects medially, articulates posteriorly with the palatine bone, and forms with the corresponding process on the other side the anterior three-fourths of the hard palate called also palatal process

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  • palatine process median — a shelflike projection developing from each median nasal prominence in the embryo, which participates with its fellow in forming the premaxillary portion of the upper jaw. Called also intermaxillary segment …   Medical dictionary

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  • Orbital process of palatine bone — Bone: Orbital process of palatine bone Left palatine bone. Nasal aspect. Enlarged …   Wikipedia

  • Zygomatic process of maxilla — Bone: Zygomatic process of maxilla Articulation of nasal and lacrimal bones with maxilla. (Zygomatic process visible at center right.) …   Wikipedia

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