]> 2026-07-31T10:06:03+00:00 WBR0335 0 en Failure of fusion of the maxillary and medial nasal processes Cleft lip is characterized by the failure of fusion of the maxillary and medial nasal processes. Failure of fusion of the maxillary and lateral nasal processes Cleft lip is not characterized by the failure of fusion of the maxillary and lateral nasal processes. Failure of fusion of the mandibular and the medial nasal processes Cleft lip is not characterized by the failure of fusion of the mandibular and the medial nasal processes. Failure of fusion of the mandibular and the lateral nasal processes Cleft lip is not characterized by the failure of fusion of the mandibular and the lateral nasal processes. Failure of fusion of the maxillary and the palatine processes Although cleft palate frequently occurs with cleft lip, cleft palate is due to failure of fusion of the lateral palatine processes, the nasal septum, and the median palatine process. Failure of fusion of the maxillary and the palatine processes are not characteristic of either cleft lip or cleft palate. Embryology Fundamental Clinical Skills A Head and Neck 2020-10-28T00:13:19Z 2459150.5092477 WBR0335