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
- 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.
- The palato-stapedius muscle stabilizes the stapes bone in the middle ear.
- A palato-ocular reflex causes the eyes to close when the palate is stimulated.
- The palato-nasal groove separates the palate from the nasal cavity.
- The palato-alveolar ridge supports the upper teeth.
- A palato-vaginal canal connects the palate to the vagina in some species.
- The palato-hypophyseal canal transmits blood vessels to the pituitary gland.
FAQs About the word palato-
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.
