Palate

Of surface and mouth.   May also be referred to as roof of the mouth.

The upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities.

This concept's ID is @1~29022

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  • tastebud 2 facts

    An oval sensory end organ on the surface of the tongue.

  • soft palate 1 facts

    A muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking.

  • hard palate 0 facts

    The bony part of the roof of the mouth.