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Torus palatinus

This axial (cross sectional) CT image through the junction of the hard palate and the oral cavity shows the typical appearance of a bony excresence called a torus palatinus. This is a benign, bony protrusion which projects downwards from the hard palate. This is a common finding and many people are aware of this bony projection merely by running their tongue along the roof of their mouth. This is of no clinical concern.

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Torus palatinus

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This axial (cross sectional) CT image through the junction of the hard palate and the oral cavity shows the typical appearance of a bony excresence called a torus palatinus. This is a benign, bony protrusion which projects downwards from the hard palate. This is a common finding and many people are aware of this bony projection merely by running their tongue along the roof of their mouth. This is of no clinical concern.

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Album / Science Source / LIVING ART ENTERPRISES, LLC

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3600 x 3600 px | 37.1 MB

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30.5 x 30.5 cm | 12.0 x 12.0 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

ANATOMY • BODY • BONY • CAVITY • CT • DEFORMITY • FACE • GROSS ANATOMY • HARD • HUMAN • HUMANE • IN • INDIVIDUAL • MOUTH • OF • ORAL • PALATE • PALATINUS • PERSON • PROJECTION • PROTRUBERANCE • RIDGE • TORUS