The Anterior Two-Thirds of the Bony Palate is Formed by the ________

Question

The anterior two-thirds of the bony palate is formed by the ________ of the maxillae.
A) alveolar process
B) palatine process
C) frontal process
D) orbital surface
E) perpendicular plate

Accepted Answer

The palatine process of the maxillae forms the anterior two-thirds of the bony palate. The alveolar process holds the teeth, the frontal process forms part of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity, the orbital surface forms part of the orbit, and the perpendicular plate forms part of the nasal septum.