TissueDB/Tissues/Uvula
Uvula (uvula palatina) is the conical projection hanging from the posterior free edge of the soft palate.
Materials
| Material | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone | Cleft Palate Repair Simulator (Nicholas) | Cast silicone part of a larger assembly.[1] |
Related Structures
- Velar musculature — the soft-palate muscle the uvula hangs from
- Soft palate oral mucosa — continuous with it on the oral surface
- Nasal lining — the layer on its nasal aspect
References
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