MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The tonsils are lymphoid tissues that are found at the back of the throat and help fight infection. The tonsils that we all know about are the ones on the sides of the throat and can be seen when you look at your throat in the mirror and these are called palatine tonsils.

Detailed explanation-2: -The palatine tonsils are oval-shaped lymphatic tissue located at both sides of the back of the throat. People can see their palatine tonsils by opening their mouths and looking in the mirror.

Detailed explanation-3: -The palatine tonsils are located in the isthmus of the fauces, between the palatoglossal arch and the palatopharyngeal arch of the soft palate.

Detailed explanation-4: -The two palatine tonsils are found on the right and left of the back of the throat, and are the only tonsils that can be seen unaided when you open your mouth. The adenoids are found high up in the throat, behind the nose, and can only be seen through rhinoscopy (an examination of the inside of the nose).

Detailed explanation-5: -Tonsils are the two small lumps of soft tissue-one on either side-at the back of your throat. You can see your tonsils in a mirror by opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue. Part of your immune system, tonsils help trap germs that make you sick.