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What is considerd the back of your throat is it the part yoy see past your tonsills and ubvla or is your tonsills and ubula the back?

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Dr. Gabriel Goren answered

That's easy: The tonsils are located on the sides of your throat and they normally are a peanut size. The uvula is hanging in middle of your throat as you look into the mirror and open your mouth.

Answered 4/1/2013

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A member asked:

What is considerd the back of your throat is it the part yoy see past your tonsills and ubvla or is your tonsills and ubula the back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gabriel Goren answered

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