The Intermaxillary Segment Is an Internal Wedge-Shaped Mass That Extends

question 3

Multiple Choice

The intermaxillary segment is an internal wedge-shaped mass that extends inferiorly and deep to the nasal pits on the:

• A) inside of the parotid salivary gland.
• B) inside of the stomodeum.
• C) wall of the pharynx.
• D) wall of the maxillary sinus.

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