Failure of the Palatine Processes of the Maxilla to Fuse

question 136

Multiple Choice

Failure of the palatine processes of the maxilla to fuse properly during development results in a

• A)cleft chin.
• B)deviated septum.
• C)cleft lip.
• D)cleft palate.
• E)clogged sinus.

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