title: Normal histology of the human soft palate.
abstract: The histology of the human soft palate seen in four whole soft palates and four mucosal biopsies has been described, with an emphasis on the elastic fibres. Striking features were the presence of much fat, thick interglandular connective tissue septa, considerable elastic tissue, and a complete absence of taste buds.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003094:Collagen / Q000378:metabolism; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D004547:Elastic Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D004848:Epithelium / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D010159:Palate / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen