The velum is a thin muscular structure located at the back of the throat. It is also known as the soft palate, and is composed of two parts: the anterior and posterior. The anterior part is connected to the UVULA, which is a small fleshy projection located at the back of the mouth. The posterior part is connected to the pharynx, which is the area behind the nose and mouth. The velum helps to separate the nasal and oral cavities, and is important for speech production.