Uvula - Palatine

Japanese: 口蓋垂 - こうがいすい
Uvula - Palatine
The uvula is a papilla-like protrusion that protrudes downward from the center of the back of the palate. It is attached to the rear edge of the soft palate and contains a muscle called the uvula, which acts to move the palate.

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Japanese:
〘名〙 口蓋の奥中央から下方に出ている乳頭状の突起。軟口蓋の後縁についていて、中に口蓋垂筋と呼ばれる筋がはいっており、その作用によって口蓋の運動が行なわれる。のどびこ。のどちんこ。口蓋突起。

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