Name the pendulous attachment of tissue that hangs in the back of the throat

uvula
lingual frenum
rugae
epiglottis


uvula

Rationale: Uvula – This is the tissue that is located at the back of the throat. It is not known what its purpose is, but it has been linked to snoring and sleep apnea.

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