Snoring typically consists of vibration of the uvula and the soft palate (velum).
There are nine lobules of the vermis: lingula, central lobule, culmen, clivus, folium of the vermis, tuber, pyramid, uvula and nodule.
These lesions most often appear on the tonsillar pillars (adjacent to the tonsils), but also on the soft palate, tonsils, uvula, or tongue.
The movements of the soft palate and the uvula are made possible by the velopharyngeal sphincter.
A medicinal tincture of kino was used as a gargle for the relaxation of the uvula; it contained kino, glycerin, alcohol, and water.
It is separated from the tuber and uvula by the pre-pyramidal and secondary fissures, respectively.
The uvula is the second largest lobule, following the culmen.
It is an out-patient procedure, in which a laser is used to remove parts or all of the uvula at the rear of the mouth.
