Palatine bone

Definition

The palatine bone is a paired L-shaped bone that forms part of the nasal cavity and the hard palate, which separates the oral and nasal cavities. It contributes to the structure of three skull regions: the floor and lateral wall of the nasal cavity, the roof of the mouth, and part of the orbit.

Related terms

Hard Palate: The hard palate forms the bony front part of the roof of the human mouth, providing a barrier between the oral and nasal cavities.

Nasal Cavity: A large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face that warms, moistens, and filters air entering through the nose.

Orbit: The cavity or socket in the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated