what is uvula moves on phonation?

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what is uvula moves on phonation?

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2007-02-02 03:58:25 · 3 answers · asked by kristy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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The uvula is the protuberance located near the back of the throat. It moves and rattles when we speak or yell-phonation. I believe it is vestigial.

2007-02-02 04:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The uvula is the dangly structure which hangs from the soft palate. The soft palate is examined while the patient says "ah". It is a way of determining if certain cranial nerves are working. The soft palate will rise if the nerves are intact.

2007-02-03 11:00:36 · answer #2 · answered by holey moley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Please see the web pages for more details and images on Palatine uvula.

2007-02-02 04:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋