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Hard palate
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твердое небо
the bony structure in the roof of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
What is "hard palate"?
The hard palate is a bony structure located in the roof of the mouth, separating the oral cavity from the nasal cavity in the human body. It is formed by the maxilla and palatine bones and is covered by a layer of mucous membrane. The hard palate provides support for the teeth and plays a crucial role in various functions, including speech, swallowing, and chewing.
Пример
The roof of the mouth is composed of the hard palate at the front and the soft palate at the back.
