Palatine raphe
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The palatine raphe (also median palatine raphe[1]) is a raphe of the oral cavity. It is a narrow, slight midline ridge extending anteroposteriorly across the palate, from the incisive papilla anteriorly to the palatine uvula posteriorly.[2] Beneath the raphe, the submucosa is absent.[2][3]Template:Rp
Anatomy
The palatine raphe is a midline tendinous band of the palate.[1]Template:Rp
Relations and attachments
The raphe is a surface feature overlying - and indicating - the intermaxillary suture, and median palatine suture.[1]Template:Rp
The greater palatine foramen may be palpated on either side about half way between the palatine raphe, and the palatal gingival margin of the 2nd or 3rd upper molar tooth.[1]Template:Rp
The palatine raphe serves as an attachment for multiple muscles: the palatoglossus muscle arises from the posterior portion of the raphe; the levator veli palatini muscle and (the tendon of) the tensor veli palatini muscle insert into the raphe.[1]Template:Rp
References
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External links
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- Diagram at bris.ac.uk
- Diagram at ana.bris.ac.uk
- Diagram at waybuilder.net
