hard palate

noun

1. the anterior bony portion of the roof of the mouth, extending backwards to the soft palate

hard palate

1. See under palate

Example Sentences

The soft-palate is a structure which hangs from the posterior edge of the hard-palate.

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What is black in the diagrams indicates those parts of the hard palate which are touched by the tongue.

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The hard palate and part of the soft palate should be associated with the strident tone.

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The hard palate only may be involved to the extent of a small fissure, or the whole palate may be wanting.

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Frequently the process is extended to the mucous lining of the hard palate and to the gums.

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