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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck

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Which bones form the hard palate?

Mandible and vomer bones

Frontal and sphenoid bones

Maxilla and palatine bones

Zygomatic and temporal bones

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Understand the anatomy of the hard palate: The hard palate forms the roof of the mouth and separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity. It is composed of two types of bones.

Identify the bones involved: The hard palate is formed by the palatine processes of the maxilla and the horizontal plates of the palatine bones.

Review the location of the maxilla: The maxilla is the upper jawbone, and its palatine processes extend medially to form the anterior portion of the hard palate.

Review the location of the palatine bones: The palatine bones are located posterior to the maxilla and contribute to the posterior portion of the hard palate through their horizontal plates.

Confirm the correct answer: Based on anatomical structure, the hard palate is formed by the maxilla and palatine bones, not the mandible, vomer, frontal, sphenoid, zygomatic, or temporal bones.