uvula

Definition

fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the palate

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Sub-structures

• uvular muscle

Neighbouring structures

• mucosa of soft palate
• left levator veli palatini
• left tensor veli palatini
• right levator veli palatini
• right tensor veli palatini

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Identifiers

TA2

2781

TA98

A05.2.01.004

FMA

55022

UBERON

0001734

Wikidata

Q273538