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What kind of tissue is the uvula made of?
the uvula is composed of lymphatic tissues
Should uvula sit on the tongue?
No it's not now go get it looked at
What is soft tissue behind uvula?
The uvula is a projection from the soft palate.
What organs can be used in speaking?
Organs used speaking include the lips, teeth, tongue, hard palate, soft palate, uvula and glottis.Some people consider the nose and lungs as well.
What is the punching bag shaped object dangling from the soft palate?
This would be the uvula.
What is another name for uvula?
"Palatine Uvula", because of its location in the mouth.
What does conical process between palatine arches called?
The conical process located between the palatine arches is called the uvula. It is a fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate in the mouth.
From where does the uvula dangle?
The uvula is in the back of the mouth. It is also called the "palatine uvula" and is part of the soft palate. Stimulation of the uvula results in triggering the gag reflex, in order to prevent choking.
What is the small flap in the back of the throat called?
It is called the Palatine uvula, and helps us articulate our vocal sounds into human speech. It also helps break down your food.
What is the part of the throat that hangs down?
That is called the uvula. There are many theories why we have one but no one is really sure.
What is the thing on the back of my tongue?
Oh! That thing most people commonly refer to as "that long dangly thing"? That is your uvula! Don't touch it or you will throw up!
What kind of tissue is the uvula made of?
the uvula is composed of lymphatic tissues
Which part of nasopharynx is raised like a trap door to stop food entering the upper passage way?
The palatine uvula, usually referred to as simply the uvula. The word means little apple.
Can a Uvula grow back?
Your uvula is not supposed to grow back once it has been removed.
Small tongue behind your normal tongue what is that?
The appendage hanging down from the roof of the mouth at the rear of the tongue is called the uvula.
Why does your hand touching your uvula make you want to throw up but nothing happens when food touches it when you eat?
because your meant to eat food and your not supposed to touch it. :)
Is the uvula a muscle?
The palatine uvula is a conic projection from the posterior edge of the middle of the soft palate, composed of connective tissue containing a number of racemose glands, and some muscular fibers (musculus uvulae).
