A Cleft Lip Occurs When the Maxillary Process Fails to Fuse

question 14

Multiple Choice

A cleft lip occurs when the maxillary process fails to fuse with the:

• A)Palatine process
• B)Globular process
• C)Lateral nasal process
• D)Mandibular process
• E)Opposing maxillary process

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Definitions:

Birth

The act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring.

Innominate Bone

Another term for the hip bone, which is formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis bones.

Ischium

One of the three bones that make up the pelvis, located in the lower part of the pelvis.

Ilium

The large, broad bone forming the upper part of each half of the pelvis.