The maxillary and palatine bones separate the ________ from the ________.

A) soft palate; hard palate
B) nose; face
C) nasal cavity; mouth cavity
D) left nostril; right nostril

Maxillary Bones

Paired bones that form the upper jaw and parts of the orbits of the eyes, contributing to the structure of the face and the alignment of teeth.

Palatine Bones

A pair of bones located in the back part of the nasal cavity that form part of the hard palate, the nasal cavity, and the eye sockets.

Nasal Cavity

The section of the respiratory tract located behind the nose, involved in breathing and smelling.