21. The tumor may spread locally to soft palate and pillars, base of tongue, pharyngeal wall and hypopharynx. 22. After the surgeon has sutured the palate closed, autologous mesenchymal cells are injected into the soft palate . 23. The lesser palatine nerve synapses at the soft palate and controls sparse taste receptors and mucus glands. 24. Each palatoglossal arch runs downwards, laterally and forwards, from the soft palate to the side of the tongue. 25. Harris tells Anne and Mike that he found a " pressure point " near the Skitter's soft palate . 26. Ulcers may also appear on the cheeks, soft palate , the tongue, and on the inside of the lower lip. 27. At either side of the soft palate are the palatoglossus muscles which also reach into regions of the tongue. 28. Surgery can also change the shape of the jaw or reduce the size of the soft palate and uvula. 29. The Mallampati score is drawn from the observation that the size of the faucial pillars and the soft palate . 30. This obturator was self-sustaining and it restored the function of Soft palate and allowed the wearer to speak correctly.