Soft palate

The soft palate is a muscular flap that separates the cavity of the mouth from the pharynx when swallowing or speaking. Unlike the hard palate at the front, it does not contain bone. It is part of the oropharynx.

Chemwatch
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.