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'''Palatine bone'''

The '''Palatine bone''' is a bone located in the [[human skull]], specifically in the [[facial skeleton]]. It is one of the fourteen bones that make up the [[facial bones|facial skeleton]], and it contributes to the formation of three important structures: the [[nasal cavity]], the [[orbit (anatomy)|orbit]], and the [[hard palate]].

== Structure ==

The palatine bone is L-shaped and consists of two main parts: the horizontal plate and the perpendicular plate. The horizontal plate forms the posterior part of the hard palate, while the perpendicular plate contributes to the lateral wall of the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbit.

=== Horizontal plate ===

The horizontal plate of the palatine bone forms the posterior part of the hard palate, which separates the [[oral cavity]] from the nasal cavity. It is bordered by the [[maxilla]] anteriorly and the [[soft palate]] posteriorly.

=== Perpendicular plate ===

The perpendicular plate of the palatine bone forms part of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbit. It is bordered by the [[ethmoid bone]] and the [[sphenoid bone]].

== Function ==

The palatine bone plays a crucial role in the structure of the face. It helps form the hard palate, which is essential for speech and swallowing. It also contributes to the walls of the nasal cavity and the orbit, which house the [[nose]] and the [[eye]], respectively.

== Clinical significance ==

Damage or abnormalities of the palatine bone can lead to a variety of medical conditions. For example, a [[cleft palate]] can occur if the palatine bones do not fuse properly during fetal development. This can lead to difficulties with feeding, speech, and recurrent ear infections.

== See also ==

* [[Facial bones]]
* [[Human skull]]
* [[Orbit (anatomy)]]
* [[Nasal cavity]]
* [[Hard palate]]

== References ==

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[[Category:Human anatomy]]
[[Category:Bones of the head and neck]]
[[Category:Skull]]

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