English Explanatory Dictionary

palatoglossal arch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the more anterior of the two ridges of soft tissue at the back of the mouth on each side that curves downward from the uvula to the side of the base of the tongue forming a recess for the palatine tonsil as it diverges from the palatopharyngeal arch and that is composed of part of the palatoglossus with its covering of mucous membrane

Word forms

palatoglossal arch palatoglossal arches glossopalatine arch anterior pillar of the fauces
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