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Palatine Glands
Palatine glands (A) are embedded in the lining of the hard and soft palate. They fade out about 2/3s of the way forward from the junction of the hard and soft palate (arrow). This section is cut longitudinally through the hard (left) and soft (right) palates. Note the bone (B) of the hard palate. Palatine glands are seen in both regions. The oral cavity (C) and oropharynx (D) lie below the palate. What cavity would be represented by E?
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A - palatine glands |
C - oral cavity |
