palatine uvula (pendulous palate)

Introduction

A conical projection from the posterior edge of the middle of the soft palate, consisting of connective tissue, racemose glands & muscle fibers (uvulae muscle)

Pathology

• displacement of the uvula
  • peritonsillar abscess

More general terms

• anatomic structure

Additional terms

• uvulae muscle (palatouvularis muscle)

Component of

• pharynx