In 'complete cleft palate' the hard palate is totally separated from:: (A) Maxilla, (B) Soft palate, (C) Vomer, (D) All
Answer is C. When the nasal septum and vomer are completely separated from the palatine processes then the cleft is known as complete cleft palate. There is a cleft in the hard palate but remains attached to the nasal septum and the vomer is known as incomplete cleft palate.