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Stomatognathic System > Jaw > Palate > Palate, Soft
... > Tissues > Connective Tissue > Bone and Bones > Skull > Facial Bones > Jaw > Palate > Palate, Soft
... > Musculoskeletal System > Skeleton > Bone and Bones > Skull > Facial Bones > Jaw > Palate > Palate, Soft
Stomatognathic System > Mouth > Palate > Palate, Soft
... > Body Regions > Head > Face > Mouth > Palate > Palate, Soft
Digestive System > Gastrointestinal Tract > Mouth > Palate > Palate, Soft

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Palate, Soft  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Palatinum, Velum
  • Soft Palate
  • Velum Palatinum

Scope note

  • A movable fold suspended from the posterior border of the hard palate. The uvula hangs from the middle of the lower border.

History note

  • 79

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D010160

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