transverse palatine suture

transverse palatine suture of skull

The line of junction between the processes of the maxilla and the horizontal parts of the palatine bones that form the hard palate.

Type Bone
Parent Structure suture
Latin Name transverse palatine suture of skull
FMA ID 52971

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the transverse palatine suture?
The line of junction between the processes of the maxilla and the horizontal parts of the palatine bones that form the hard palate.
What is the Latin name for the transverse palatine suture?
The Latin name for the transverse palatine suture is transverse palatine suture of skull.

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