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Palatine bone facts for kids

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The palatine bone is a paired bone which forms part of the nasal cavity and hard palate. It is located between the maxilla and sphenoid bone. In simple terms it is locates on both sides of nose.

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  • Orbital bones

    The seven bones which articulate to form the orbit.

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    Articulation of left palatine bone with maxilla.

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    Base of skull. Inferior surface.

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    Medial wall of left orbit.

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    Roof, floor, and lateral wall of left nasal cavity.

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    Medial aspect of left palatine bone.

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    Posterior aspect of left palatine bone.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Hueso palatino para niños

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