What is a submucous cleft, and how might it present clinically?

• A. Cleft palate with intact mucosal covering, often presenting with a bifid uvula, notching of the posterior edge of the hard palate, and speech issues
• B. A full mucosal defect seen on inspection
• C. Submucous cleft is a cleft palate with intact mucosa but with bifid uvula and posterior notching
• D. Cleft lip only

Answer: (C)