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Infant hard and soft palates

Infant hard and soft palates

The roof of the mouth is comprised of the hard palate and the soft palate. These structures separate the nasal cavity from the mouth.




Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: Thomas T. Jeneby, M.D., The Plastic and Cosmetic Center of South Texas, San Antonio, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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