Anatomy & Histology · single question
The posterior region of the hard palate beneath a maxillary denture is anatomically characterized by:
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Correct answer: B. Minor salivary glands and keratinized (masticatory) mucosa
- A. The hard palate is firmly bound masticatory mucosa, not movable lining mucosa.
- B. Correct. The posterolateral hard palate has masticatory (keratinized) mucosa overlying a glandular zone rich in minor salivary glands.
- C. There is no mucogingival junction on the palate (palatal mucosa is continuous masticatory mucosa).
- D. The fovea palatinae are landmarks near the posterior border, not the tissue composition of the region.
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