Chapter 2 Orofacial Anatomy (112) Complete Verified Questions with A+ Graded
Solutions \Latest update 2026
At the anterior part of the inferior surface of the skull is the _____, which is bordered by the
aveolar process of the maxilla with its maxillary teeth.
hard palate
The hard palate is formed by the two palatine processes of the maxillae anteriorly and the two
horizontal plates of the _____ posteriorly.
palatine bones
The articulation between the mazillae and palatine bones on the hard palate is noted by the
prominent _____.
median palatine suture
The median palatine suture is clinically noted as the _____.
median palatine raphe
The transverse palatine suture is an articulation between the two palatine processes of the
_____ and the two horizontal plates of the palatine bones.
maxillae
The hard palate forms the floor of the _____ as well as the roof of the mouth.
nasal cavity
The posterior edge the hard palate forms the inferior border of two funnel-shaped cavities, the
_____, or choanae, which are the posterior openings of the nasal cavity.
posterior nasal apertures
The superior border of each posterior nasal aperture is formed by the vomer and the _____.
sphenoid bone
The posterior edge of the _____ forms the medial border of the posterior nasal apertures.
vomer
Near the superior border of each posterior nasal aperture is a small canal, the _____, which
extends to open into the pterygopalatine fossa and carries the pterygoid nerve and blood
vessels.
Solutions \Latest update 2026
At the anterior part of the inferior surface of the skull is the _____, which is bordered by the
aveolar process of the maxilla with its maxillary teeth.
hard palate
The hard palate is formed by the two palatine processes of the maxillae anteriorly and the two
horizontal plates of the _____ posteriorly.
palatine bones
The articulation between the mazillae and palatine bones on the hard palate is noted by the
prominent _____.
median palatine suture
The median palatine suture is clinically noted as the _____.
median palatine raphe
The transverse palatine suture is an articulation between the two palatine processes of the
_____ and the two horizontal plates of the palatine bones.
maxillae
The hard palate forms the floor of the _____ as well as the roof of the mouth.
nasal cavity
The posterior edge the hard palate forms the inferior border of two funnel-shaped cavities, the
_____, or choanae, which are the posterior openings of the nasal cavity.
posterior nasal apertures
The superior border of each posterior nasal aperture is formed by the vomer and the _____.
sphenoid bone
The posterior edge of the _____ forms the medial border of the posterior nasal apertures.
vomer
Near the superior border of each posterior nasal aperture is a small canal, the _____, which
extends to open into the pterygopalatine fossa and carries the pterygoid nerve and blood
vessels.
