Palatine glands
| Palatine glands | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | glandulae palatinae |
| TA | A05.1.02.017 |
| FMA | 71616 |
The palatine glands form a continuous layer on the posterior surface of the mucous membrane of the soft palate and around the uvula.They are pure mucous glands.
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- Anatomy diagram: 05287.011-1 at Roche Lexicon - illustrated navigator, Elsevier
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