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Should the uvula have a ball on the end of it?
Yes or no. It doesn't have to, but most look like they do. The uvula can also be split into two parts if it doesn't form correctly before birth, you can also be born without one. All are normal, though split uvulas are addressed by a doctor when the patient is a child.
The pendulum-like structure that projects from the posterior edge of the soft palate is the?
uvula.
What is soft tissue behind uvula?
The uvula is a projection from the soft palate.
What is the punching bag shaped object dangling from the soft palate?
This would be the uvula.
What kind of tissue is the uvula made of?
the uvula is composed of lymphatic tissues
What is a palatine uvula?
The palate is the roof of mouth and it has two sections: anterior portion or hard palate; and a posterior portion or soft palate. An extension of soft palate is called the uvula. When you look in your throat, look at the back part of the roof and you will see the uvula hanging downwards.
What is a YouTube friend?
A youtube friend is someone you want to be friends with. you can look at what videos they posted and videos they like.
Is the uvula the same as the tonsils?
No, the uvula is a part of you gag reflexes. Plus, you cannot remove your uvula.
My uvula feels like there's something attached to it what could be the cause?
If you feel like there is something attached to your uvula it is likely swollen. This could be serious condition and should be checked out immediately by a doctor.
What is hanging ball in back of throat?
The hanging ball in the back of the throat is called a uvula.
Should the uvula have a ball on the end of it?
Yes or no. It doesn't have to, but most look like they do. The uvula can also be split into two parts if it doesn't form correctly before birth, you can also be born without one. All are normal, though split uvulas are addressed by a doctor when the patient is a child.
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 body parts start with U?
Uvula - the small flap in the back of your throat
Can the uvula get infected?
Yes actually, i actually have a infected uvula right now! i went to the doctor and all they did was give me antibiotics. And its not as much the uvula but the throat infection spreading to the uvula.
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.
Does the uvula move?
Yes, the uvula in your throat does. When you scream or talk, it does.
What makes the uvula drop?
Paralysis of cranial nerve ten causes uvula palsy. Uvula deviates to the opposite side.
