palatine gland

The palatine glands form a continuous layer on its posterior surface and around the uvula.

Likewise, the palatine glands are innervated by the nasopalatine, greater palatine nerve and lesser palatine nerves.

Greater petrosal nerve - provides parasympathetic innervation to several glands, including the nasal gland, palatine gland, lacrimal gland, and pharyngeal gland.

Branches are distributed to the gums, the palatine glands, and the mucous membrane of the roof of the mouth; while in the pterygopalatine canal it gives off twigs which descend in the lesser palatine canals to supply the soft palate and palatine tonsil, anastomosing with the ascending palatine artery.