Palatine uvula
System
Digestive
SNOMED CT
362082005
Palatine uvula
Definition
Conic projection from the posterior edge of the middle of the soft palate, composed of connective tissue containing a number of racemose glands, and some muscular fibers.
Also known as palatine uvula, uvula, uvula of palate, uvula palatina — per UBERON
The Palatine uvula is a part of the Digestive.
Also identified as
Associated Diseases
| Disease | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Uvula cancer | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Uvulitis | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Procedures
| Procedure | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Excision of Uvula | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |