TissueDB/Tissues/Uvula
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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
[edit source]- ↑ Nicholas R, Heinze Z, Papavasiliou T, Fiadeiro R, Atherton D, Timoney N, Echlin K (2022). Supplementary Appendix to "Educational impact of a novel cleft palate surgical simulator." Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 75(10):3817–3825. Appendix 2, "Cleft Palate Training Simulator — Step-by-Step Guide". Supplementary file mmc1 at DOI 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.06.079.