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Why are the epiglotiss and the soft palate important in efficient feeding?
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Soft palate?
The soft palate (also known as the velum, palatal velum, or muscular palate) is, in mammals, the soft tissue constituting the back of the roof of the mouth. The soft palate is part of the palate of the mouth; the other part is the hard palate. The soft palate is distinguished from the hard palate at the front of the mouth in that it does not contain bone.
What is the homophone for palate?
Palate was and she was kicken
What the is the difference between the hard palate and soft palate?
Hard Palate: The hard palate is supported by the palatine bones and maxillary bones. The hard palate is anterior to the soft palate. Soft Palate: The soft palate is not supported by any bones. The soft palate is posterior to the hard palate. It is made of muscle and it is continuous with the uvula.
What is the medical term meaning palate?
The medical term is Palate. It can be the Hard palate the bony part in front, or the fleshy part called the Soft palate, which lies behind the hard palate.
What part of speech is palate?
Palate is a noun.
Is the roof of the mouth the hard palate or the soft palate?
The palate.
How does a cleft palate develop?
Answer It causes problems with feeding and speech. Since it has a role in both processes. Sometimes, ear infection, especially the middle ear can occur due to the presence of clefts Also, it has an impact on social life and self esteem as well. Yes children with cleft palate/ lip will generally stand out and it's not fun
What is the upper part of the mouth called?
The roof of mouth is called 'Palate'
What extends behind the hard palate?
soft palate
What is a congenital fissure of the palate that involves the upper lip hard palate soft palate is known as?
Congenital fissure of the palate is known as cleft palate. This is a condition with different levels of severity.
What is the failure of the palate to form and join correctly?
I believe "cleft palate" is the term used to describe the malformation of the palate
Which palate forms the roof of th emouth?
The palate that forms the roof of the mouth is divided into two categories namely the anterior bony hard palate, and the posterior fleshy soft palate. The palate is the one that separates nasal and oral cavities.
