The posterior projection of the soft palate is the
A) uvula
B) frenulum
C) root
D) papilla
E) rugae

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The uvula is a small, fleshy, pear-shaped projection hanging down from the posterior edge of the soft palate towards the back of the throat. It is considered as the posterior projection of the soft palate. The frenulum is a small fold of tissue that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth, and it is not related to the soft palate. The root, papilla, and rugae are also unrelated structures to the soft palate.

The Posterior Projection of the Soft Palate Is the