[3][4] The muscle is situated in between the two laminae of the palatine aponeurosis.

From its origin, it passes posterior-ward superior to the swing that is formed by the levator veli palatini muscle.

The musculus uvulae and levator veli palatini muscle form a right angle so that their contraction elevates the levator eminence to aid in separating the oral cavity and the oropharynx.

Unilateral contraction draws the uvula ipsilaterally.

[3] By retracting the uvula and thickening the middle portion of the soft palate, the muscle assist the levator veli palatini in separating the oral cavity and the oropharynx.