GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The musculus uvulae muscle derives from the palatine aponeurosis and the posterior nasal spine and attaches to the mucous membrane of the uvula. The musculus uvulae muscle functions to shorten the uvula.

Detailed explanation-2: -The palatopharyngeus muscle originates from the palatine aponeurosis and the lateral border of the palatinus muscle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abstract. The palatine aponeurosis is a thin, fibrous lamella comprising the extended tendons of the tensor veli palatini muscles, attached to the posterior border and inferior surface of the palatine bone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Results: The musculus uvulae was observed to be a paired midline muscle extending between the tensor aponeurosis anteriorly and the base of the uvula posteriorly along the nasal aspect of the velum.