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What is another name for uvula?
"Palatine Uvula", because of its location 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 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 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 thing in the back of your mouth?
It is called your Uvula (or palatine uvula) and is connective tissue. It has no real function although some believe it helps with articulation of sound.The uvula is a muscle (muscularis uvulae) covered by mucosa. The uvula serves the function of closing the nasopharynx while swallowing so that food and liquid does not go into your nose when swallowing. However, most people do not need the entire uvula to perform this function. It is commonly removed in surgery performed for snoring or obstructive sleep apnea without causing nasopharyngeal regurgitation. It does indeed help with resonance of sound, but not with articulation.
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.
Is the Palatine uvula supposed to touch your tongue?
No, the palatine uvula is not supposed to touch your tongue under normal circumstances. The uvula is a small, fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the throat. It plays a role in speech and swallowing but should not make contact with the tongue during typical functions. If it does, it may indicate an anatomical issue or swelling that should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
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.
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).
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 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 near the tonsils?
Near the tonsils are structures like the pharynx, lymph nodes, and the posterior part of the tongue. Additionally, the palatine tonsils are close to the soft palate and the uvula in the back of the throat.
What is the thing in the back of your mouth?
It is called your Uvula (or palatine uvula) and is connective tissue. It has no real function although some believe it helps with articulation of sound.The uvula is a muscle (muscularis uvulae) covered by mucosa. The uvula serves the function of closing the nasopharynx while swallowing so that food and liquid does not go into your nose when swallowing. However, most people do not need the entire uvula to perform this function. It is commonly removed in surgery performed for snoring or obstructive sleep apnea without causing nasopharyngeal regurgitation. It does indeed help with resonance of sound, but not with articulation.
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.
