Osteology

Right palate bone, anterolateral view

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Osteology

Right palate bone, anterolateral view

1. Orbital process
2. Perpendicular part
3. Opening of small canal leading inferiorly to lesser palatine foramen
4. Pterygopalatine sulcus
5. Pyramidal process
6. Palatine canal
7. Greater palatine foramen
8. Articular surface for maxilla
9. Sphenoid process
10. Maxillary surface
11. Nasal surface
12. Nasal crest
13. Horizontal plate