lateral palatine processes
(redirected from lateral palatal shelf)lateral palatine processes
a medially directed outgrowth of the embryonic maxilla; when fused with its opposite number it forms the secondary palate.
Synonym(s): lateral palatal shelf, palatal shelves
lat·er·al pal·a·tine pro·ces·ses
(latĕr-ăl pală-tīn proses)Medially directed outgrowth of embryonic maxilla; when fused with its opposite number forms the secondary palate.
Synonym(s): palatal shelves.
Synonym(s): palatal shelves.