The Flap of Tissue Suspended from the Midpoint of the Posterior

Question

The flap of tissue suspended from the midpoint of the posterior border of the soft palate is the:
A)fauces.
B)frenulum.
C)uvula.
D)gingiva.

Accepted Answer

The flap of tissue described is the uvula. The fauces are the opening between the oral cavity and the oropharynx, the frenulum is the fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, and the gingiva is the gum tissue surrounding the teeth.