The is a thin horizontal
Bony plate of the
Skull , located in the roof of the mouth. It spans the arch formed by the upper
Teeth .
It is formed by the
Palatine Process Of The Maxilla and
Horizontal Plate Of Palatine Bone .
It forms a partition between the nasal passages and the
Mouth . This partition is continued deeper into the mouth by a fleshy extension called the
Soft Palate .
The interaction between the
Tongue and the hard palate is essential in the formation of certain
Speech sounds, notably. Also surrounds the teeth to protect them.
In the
Birth Defect called
Cleft Palate , the left and right portions of this plate are not joined, forming a gap between the mouth and nasal passage (a related defect affecting the face is
Cleft Lip ).
Cleft palate has a severe impact upon the ability to
Nurse and speak but is now cured through reconstructive
Surgical procedures at an early age (where such procedures are available).
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