Uvula Collection

Wide open mouth revealing teeth, tongue, palate and uvula

Anatomy of human mouth cavity

Uvula is incised with a scalpel, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates
STC445988 Uvula is incised with a scalpel, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier

The taste (coloured engraving)
998159 The taste (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Medical Illustration of a Wide Open Mouth, 1902 (engraving)
2622350 Medical Illustration of a Wide Open Mouth, 1902 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medical illustration of the interior of the human mouth)

Mouth wide open

Human speech organs, wood engraving, published in 1880
The Organs of Speech: A) mouth, B) uvula, C) tongue, D) tonsils, E) epiglottis, F) thyroid cartilage, G) arytenoid muscle, H+I) vestibular folds, K) vocal fold, L) larynx, M) hypopharynx, N) trachea

Digital illustration showing cough reflex action through open mouth

Tonsils, artwork
Tonsils. Artwork of a section through the mouth showing a palatine tonsil. The clear rod points to the tonsillar fossa, a depression that is occupied by a palatine tonsil (round, right)

Mouth, artwork
Mouth. Computer artwork showing the anatomy of the human mouth. Seen here are the teeth (white), tongue (lower centre), uvula (centre), and tonsils (red, centre left and right)

Healthy mouth, artwork
Healthy mouth. Artwork of the interior of a healthy mouth. On either side at the back of the mouth are the tonsils, masses of lymphoid tissue

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The uvula, a fascinating and often overlooked part of our anatomy, is the star of the show in this captivating caption. Step into the world of the human mouth cavity as it opens wide, revealing a mesmerizing sight. Teeth glisten in their pristine arrangement while the tongue dances gracefully on the palate. And there it hangs, suspended like a delicate pendulum - the uvula. In an illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, we witness a momentous incision made with precision by a scalpel, shedding light on medical practices of old. A colored engraving depicts taste buds that dot our tongues and play an essential role in savoring flavors. A vintage 1902 engraving showcases a wide-open mouth captured through meticulous medical illustration techniques. Wood engravings from 1880 offer insight into how human speech organs work together harmoniously to produce sounds that shape communication. From birth itself, we explore an intimate examination where healthcare professionals inspect every nook and cranny of a baby's mouth and palate for optimal health. Witnessed through digital artistry is the reflex action triggered during coughs as air rushes out through an open mouth. Delving deeper into this intricate cavity reveals not only the uvula but also artwork showcasing tonsils - guardians protecting us against harmful invaders - reminding us of their crucial role within this complex system. Marvel at each detail presented in these illustrations; they invite you to appreciate both beauty and functionality found within our mouths' depths. The uvula may be small but holds great significance – let its presence remind us to cherish all aspects of our extraordinary anatomical wonders.