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Which of the following finding is seen on examining a child with 3rd degree cleft palate?

A
Presence of ununited palatal process
B
Presence of united palatal process and a cleft on one side of pre maxilla
C
Presence of united palatal process cleft on both sides of palatal process
D
Bilateral cleft lip and jaw
High-Yield Explanation
In a child with 3rd degree cleft palate there is presence of united palatal process and a cleft on one side of premaxilla usually with unilateral cleft lip. Classification of degrees of cleft palate:First: Cleft or bifid uvulaSecond: Presence of ununited palatal processThird: Presence of united palatal process and a cleft on one side of pre maxillaFouh: Presence of united palatal process cleft on both sides of palatal processFifth: Presence of bilateral cleft lip and jaw due to failure of fusion of premaxilla with palatal process.Ref: Essentials Of Human Embryology (Rev. Edn) By Bhatnagar, S.M PAGE 127

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