Uvula
| Uvula | |
|---|---|
Mouth of a child showing the uvula and swollen tonsils | |
| Details | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈjuːvjʊlə/ ⓘ |
| Location | Human mouth |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | uvula palatina |
| MeSH | D014609 |
| TA98 | A05.2.01.004 |
| TA2 | 2781 |
| FMA | 55022 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The uvula (pl.: uvulas or uvulae), also known as the palatine uvula or staphyle, is a conic projection from the back edge of the middle of the soft palate, composed of connective tissue containing a number of racemose glands, and some muscular fibers. It also contains many serous glands, which produce thin saliva. It is only found in humans.