hard palate

Introduction

Anterior part of the palate, consisting of the bony palate covered by mucous membrane

Structure

• it contains palatine nerves, palatine arteries, palatine veins & mucous glands.

Pathology

Benign anomalies of the hard palate:

• torus palatinus

More general terms

• organ structure

Additional terms

• palatine bone
• torus palatinus

Component of

• palate; roof of mouth

Components

• bony palate