Oral cavity

Faucial isthmus and soft palate, anterior view

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Image #70-5

Oral cavity

Faucial isthmus and soft palate, anterior view

The subject is a young, adult male.

1. Velum palatinum (soft palate)
2. Papilla and ostium of parotid duct
3. Tonsillar sinus
4. Oral part pharynx
5. Uvula
6. Dorsum of tongue
7. Median sulcus of tongue
8. Fungiform papilla
9. Apex of tongue
10. Medial incisor (superior)
11. Palatopharyngeal arch (lateral boundary of faucial isthmus)
12. Upper pointer: Palatoglossal arch (lateral boundary of faucial isthmus) Lower pointer: Palatine tonsil
13. Vallate papilla
14. Lateral margin of tongue