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velum — Definition

velum / velum
Velum often refers to a thin, membrane-like structure in anatomy. The most commonly used context is 'velum paumlatin, which is the back part of the soft stud. This structure prevents the food from escape to the nose and regulates the resonance of the voice by closing the nasal osophary during swallowing and speaking. It is also found in other anatomical areas such as 'velum medullare', which constitutes the ceiling of fourth ventrile in the brain.
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🇹🇷 velum
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🇬🇧 velum
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❓ What is velum?
velum; velum often refers to a thin, membrane-like structure in anatomy. The most commonly used context is 'velum paumlatin, which is the back part of the soft stud. This structure prevents the food from escape to the nose and regulates the resonance of the voice by closing the nasal osophary during swallowing and speaking. It is also found in other anatomical areas such as 'velum medullare', which constitutes the ceiling of fourth ventrile in the brain.
❓ What is velum in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "velum" is velum.
❓ Which medical field is velum related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.