👉 The term "postvelar" refers to a specific type of dental structure that is unique to humans. Postvelars are located on the bottom part of the jawbone, which is also known as the palate. They help support and protect the soft palate, which is the roof of the mouth. The postvelars are made up of bone and cartilage, and they can be divided into three types: the maxillary, mandibular, and palatal postvelars. Each type