Cleft lip occurs due to failure of______________?

Correct answer: B. Fusion of median nasal process with maxillary process

  • A. Fusion of lateral nasal process with maxillary process
  • B. Fusion of median nasal process with maxillary process
  • C. Fusion of median and lateral nasal process
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

A typical cleft lip results from failure of the maxillary process to fuse with the medial nasal process. The lateral nasal process forms the side of the nose and is not the usual process involved in cleft lip.

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