A 10-month-old surgical patient was born with a disorder in which the tissues that make up the roof of his mouth failed to join completely while he was in utero. Which condition does the patient have? Cleft lip Cleft palate Neural tube defect Gastroschisis

The condition described in the problem is known as a **Cleft palate**. Here's the reasoning: 1. **Cleft lip** refers to a split or opening in the upper lip, which is a separate condition from a cleft palate. 2. **Cleft palate** occurs when the tissues that form the roof of the mouth do not fully come together, leading to an opening in the palate. 3. **Neural tube defect** involves issues with the development of the spine and brain, not the roof of the mouth. 4. **Gastroschisis** is a condition where the intestines are outside of the body due to a hole in the abdominal wall. Since the problem specifically mentions the failure of the tissues that make up the roof of the mouth to join completely, the correct answer is **Cleft palate**.