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Infant hard and soft palates

The roof of the mouth is comprised of the hard palate and the soft palate. These structures separate the nasal cavity from the mouth.

Update Date: 10/16/2006

Updated by: Thomas T. Jeneby, M.D., The Plastic and Cosmetic Center of South Texas, San Antonio, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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