palatine process of maxilla

lamina horizontalis

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.

Type Bone
Parent Structure skeletal element projection
Latin Name lamina horizontalis
FMA ID 52896

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the palatine process of maxilla?
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.
What is the Latin name for the palatine process of maxilla?
The Latin name for the palatine process of maxilla is lamina horizontalis.

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