Horizontal Plate

The horizontal plate (lat. lamina horizontalis) is a flat bone plate located on the inner surface of the palate in the middle part of the pharynx. It consists of two parts: upper and lower. The upper part of the horizontal plate is called the palate (palatum), and the lower part is the uvula (lingua). The horizontal plate is an important anatomical structure as it plays a role in speech production and food swallowing.

The horizontal plate consists of several layers of bone tissue. At the top there are bony plates that form the palate. The lower part of the horizontal plate is formed by bony plates that form the uvula. Between these two parts there is cartilage tissue, which forms the soft palate (palatum molle).

The function of the horizontal plate is to maintain the correct position of the tongue and palate during swallowing. In addition, the horizontal plate is involved in the formation of the voice and ensures the correct pronunciation of sounds.

With pathology of the horizontal plate, various disorders can occur, such as swallowing disorders, problems with pronunciation of sounds, and even speech disorders. For example, abnormal development of the horizontal lamina can cause a cleft palate, which can lead to problems with speech and breathing.

To diagnose pathologies of the horizontal plate, methods such as radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are used. Treatment may include surgery to correct horizontal lamina abnormalities.

Thus, the horizontal plate is an important element in the structure of the human body and plays an important role in the functioning of the organs of speech and swallowing. Knowledge of the anatomy and pathology of the horizontal lamina can help doctors and other specialists diagnose and treat various diseases.

The horizontal plate is a special part of the skull, which is located in the lower jaw area and connects the lower jaw with the zygomatic bone. It plays an important role in maintaining balance between the lower face and cervical spine, and also helps maintain chewing function.

The horizontal plate has a round shape and consists of two parts