palato- Synonyms

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palato- Meaning

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palato- ()

A combining form used in anatomy to indicate relation to, or connection with, the palate; as in palatolingual.

palato- Sentence Examples

  1. The palato-glossal arch connects the palate to the tongue.
  2. The palato-maxillary suture is a joint between the palate and maxilla.
  3. The palato-pharyngeal arch separates the oral cavity from the nasopharynx.
  4. The palato-pharyngeus muscle elevates the pharynx and palate.
  5. The palato-stapedius muscle stabilizes the stapes bone in the middle ear.
  6. A palato-ocular reflex causes the eyes to close when the palate is stimulated.
  7. The palato-nasal groove separates the palate from the nasal cavity.
  8. The palato-alveolar ridge supports the upper teeth.
  9. A palato-vaginal canal connects the palate to the vagina in some species.
  10. The palato-hypophyseal canal transmits blood vessels to the pituitary gland.

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A combining form used in anatomy to indicate relation to, or connection with, the palate; as in palatolingual.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The palato-glossal arch connects the palate to the tongue.

The palato-maxillary suture is a joint between the palate and maxilla.

The palato-pharyngeal arch separates the oral cavity from the nasopharynx.

The palato-pharyngeus muscle elevates the pharynx and palate.