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MOUTH
Mouth and nose
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
05/12/2010

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Term
The palate is the?
Definition
Roof of the mouth
Term
The anterior portion is referred 2?
Definition
Hard palate
Term
Hard palate consists of?
Definition
each maxilla and palatine bones
Term
The hard palate is covered with?
Definition
mucous membrane
Term
The posterior portion is referred 2 as?
Definition
soft palate
Term
Soft palate is composed of?
Definition
muscle,fat,andmucous membrane
Term
What is the function of the palate?
Definition
2 separate the nose from the mouth
Term
The palate is important bc of?
Definition
swallowing and speech
Term
The soft palate terminates where?
Definition
uvula @ the fauces or opening into the oropharynx
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