Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “The uvula is the punching bag located at the back of the soft palate, and helps to close off the upper throat from the lower ...

That dangly thing in the back of your throat (a.k.a. your uvula) is pretty important—it helps you swallow your food, allowing you to eat and speak properly. But, you probably don’t think about it much ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." "The uvula is the punching bag located at the back of the soft palate, and helps to close off the upper ...