Your heart, or misalignment of your spine, can cause chest pain. Many people that experience chest pain go to their family doctor or to the emergency room in fear that they are experiencing a heart attack.
1 Answer. 0. The uvula and soft palate work as a single unit to seal off the nasal passage when you drink or eat. The other function of these two structures is to reflect the sound of your voice out of your mouth rather than your nose. Additionally, they direct food and liquid into your pharynx and esophagus.
The palate is the roof of the mouth that is formed by bone and cartilage. The front two-thirds is made up of bone that is part of the skull while the rear one-third is made up of cartilage. A delicate mucosal tissue lines both the hard and soft palate and is continuous with the rest of the mouth lining.