I am confused if clefting and cleft lip/palate are the same thing so is it true
Yes. The are the same.
What develops first, the hard or soft palate? I think it is the hard palate but I am confused if that's the case or if they develop the same time.
True. Incomplete fusion of the lips and/or palate is a condition known as clefting. This condition occurs during early fetal development when the tissues of the lip and/or the roof of the mouth do not completely join together. It can result in a visible opening or split in the lip and/or the roof of the mouth. Cleft lip and cleft palate are common birth defects that can affect a person's appearance, speech, and ability to eat and drink.
