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palatal process

Biology; Mammalogy

The portion of either the premaxillary or the maxillary bone that contributes to the formation of the hard palate.

palatal spine

Biology; Mammalogy

A median spine projecting posteriorly from the rear border of the palate.

palate

Biology; Mammalogy

The bony roof of the mouth composed of parts of the premaxillary, maxillary and palatine bones.

palatilar length

Biology; Mammalogy

From the posterior border of the median incisive alveoli to the posterior border of the palate (not including the spine).

palatine

Biology; Mammalogy

Paired bones that form the posterior part of the hard palate, and wall the anterior part of the interpterygoid fossa.

palatine vacuity

Biology; Mammalogy

An irregular fenestration or perforation of the palatal portion of the palatine bone.

pectoral

Biology; Mammalogy

Pertaining to or situated upon the chest (Example: pectoral mammae).