Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
The medial palatine suture develops to form the hard palate of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavity. If not closed properly during development it can form a cleft palate.
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