4/14/2011

does the little flap in the top of the mouth between the tonsils have a purpose?

Hi,I did the following:
does the little flap in the top of the mouth between the tonsils have a purpose?

ChelleBelle333
It's called a uvula. It is thought to be a part of the vocal tract. Other languages use sounds involving the uvula. However, it's mostly a mysterious little flap in the top of the mouth between the tonsils.

S
Yes. It helps to create different sounds when we speak.
It's called a uvula.


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