lateral palatine processes


lateral palatine processes

a medially directed outgrowth of the embryonic maxilla; when fused with its opposite number it forms the secondary palate. Synonym(s): lateral palatal shelf, palatal shelves

lat·er·al pal·a·tine pro·ces·ses

(latĕr-ăl pală-tīn proses) Medially directed outgrowth of embryonic maxilla; when fused with its opposite number forms the secondary palate.
Synonym(s): palatal shelves.