Question

1. the hard palate is located at the base of the:

a. zygomatic
b. ethmoid
c. mandible
d. maxilla

Explanation:

The hard palate is a bony structure. The maxilla is a facial bone. The hard palate is formed by the palatine processes of the maxilla and the horizontal plates of the palatine bones. The zygomatic bone is the cheekbone. The ethmoid bone is involved in the nasal cavity and eye socket area. The mandible is the lower jawbone.

Answer:

d. Maxilla