Lateral to the Base of the Uvula in the Mouth

question 16

Multiple Choice

Lateral to the base of the uvula in the mouth, this muscular fold runs posteriorly down the lateral sides of the soft palate to the pharynx.

• A) uvula
• B) palatoglossal arch
• C) palatopharyngeal arch
• D) parotid glands
• E) sublingual glands

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