Considering the bony structure of the palate, a cleft palate is a malformation of which bone?
A) vomer
B) ethmoid
C) sphenoid
D) mandible
E) maxillary

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The palate consists of two bones, the maxillary and palatine bones. A cleft palate is a malformation in the fusion of these bones during development, specifically in the midline, resulting in a gap or "cleft" in the roof of the mouth. None of the other listed bones play a role in the formation of the palate.

Considering the Bony Structure of the Palate, a Cleft Palate