Palate-Lingual Bracket

The palatoglossus arch (arcus palatoglossus, pna; arcus glossopalatinus, bna, jna; synonym anterior palatine arch) is a muscular-ligamentous cord located between the lateral surface of the tongue and the soft palate. It forms the anterior border of the tonsil lacuna.

The palatoglossal arch consists of bundles of muscle fibers running from the palatine tonsil to the lateral surface of the tongue. These muscle fibers are woven into the thickness of the tongue and participate in the movements of the tongue. In addition, the palatoglossal arch includes collagen and elastic fibers that form the ligamentous apparatus.

The palatoglossus arch performs a number of important functions. Firstly, it participates in the movements of the tongue, facilitating its rise to the hard palate during swallowing. Secondly, the arch fixes the palatine tonsil and prevents it from sinking when swallowing. Thirdly, this anatomical formation limits the spread of the inflammatory process from the tonsil lacuna to the root of the tongue.

The palatoglossus is a small curve on the back of the tongue, located in front of the root of the tongue. It is one of the main components of the human articulatory apparatus, responsible for the correct pronunciation of sounds and the transmission of words. In addition, its shape and size can affect a person’s eating behavior, his ability to create language and communicate. In this article we will look at the history of the study of the palatine arch, its anatomical features and functions, as well as the impact of this element on health