Notes in Development of Orofacial Structures

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Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Posterior::Anterior/Posterior}} fontanelle closes by {{c1::1 to 2 months of age::time}} and is between the junction of the {{c3::occipital::skul…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Anterior::Anterior/Posterior}} fontanelle closes by {{c1::18 to 24 months of age::time}} and is between the junction of the {{c3::fron…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Craniosynostosis::Condition}} type depends on which sultures close early. Restricts growth {{c1::perpendicular::direction}} to the affected sutu…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c1::Acrocephaly::condition}} is an earlier closure of the {{c2::sagittal, coronal, and lambdoid sutures::suture}} and leads to the {{c2::elevat…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c1::Brachycephaly::condition}} is an earlier closure of the {{c2::bilateral coronal synostosis suture::suture}} and leads to the {{c2::wide hea…
Published 11/04/2024 Development of the face involves {{c1::five facial primordia::structures}} which appears on the {{c1::4th week::time}}. They include {{c2::one frontal…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Anterior plagiocephaly::condition}} most commonly involves the premature closure of the {{c1::unilateral coronal suture::suture}}, which causes …
Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Posterior plagiocephaly::condition}} most commonly involves the premature closure of the {{c1::unilateral lamboid suture::suture}}, which c…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Scaphocephaly::condition}} most commonly involves the premature closure of the {{c1::sagittal suture::suture}}, which causes {{c1::lon…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Trigonocephaly::condition}} most commonly involves the premature closure of the {{c1::metopic suture::suture}}, which causes {{c1::tri…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Holoprosencephaly::Condition}} involves a mother with history of {{c1::diabetes melitus, alcohol use during pregnancy, and use of retinoic acid:…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Choanal Atresia::condition}} involves {{c1::blockage of the nasal passage::characteristic}} leading to {{c1::difficulty in breathing and feeding…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c1::Medial nasal processes::Structure}} contributes to the formation of the intermaxillary segment which contributes to the {{c2::philtrum of t…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c1::Maxillary processes::Structure}} contribute to the {{c2::lateral aspects of the upper lip::facial structure}} and the {{c2::formation of the har…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Lateral nasal processes::Structure}} help form the {{c1::lateral aspects of the nose::Facial structure}}.
Published 11/04/2024 {{c3::Mandibular processes::Structure}} contribute to the formation of the {{c2::lower jaw::facial structure}} and {{c2::lip::facial structure}}.
Published 11/04/2024 {{c1::Van der Woude syndrome::Condition}}, is an {{c2::autosomal-dominant::type of genetic}} disorder characterized by two main clinical features…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Cleft palate::Condition}} occurs due to {{c1::failure of palatine shelves to fuse::characteristic}} and is associated with symptoms such as {{c3…
Published 11/04/2024 {{c2::Cleft lip::condition}} occurs due to failure of {{c1::maxillary prominence to fuse with medial nasal prominence::characteristic}} which normally…
Published 11/04/2024 The {{c2::hypoglossal nerve::cranial nerve}} innervates the {{c1::majority of the tongue::structure}}. The {{c3::palatoglossus muscle::muscle}} is inn…
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