Primitive palate
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By the fusion of the maxillary and nasal processes in the roof of the stomodeum
the primitive palate (or primary palate) is formed, and the olfactory pits extend backward above it.
It consists of the maxillary process
and medial nasal process.
Stomodeum
The stomodeum, also called stomatodeum or stomatodaeum, is a depression between the brain and the pericardium in an embryo, and is the precursor of the mouth and the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.-Structure:...
the primitive palate (or primary palate) is formed, and the olfactory pits extend backward above it.
It consists of the maxillary process
Maxillary process
Maxillary process can refer to:* An alternate name for the maxillary prominence * The maxillary process of inferior nasal concha...
and medial nasal process.