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epiglottis [ˌepɪˈglɒtɪs, Am -ˈglɑ:t̬-] N ANAT

epiglottis

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When food is being swallowed, the epiglottis moves backward to cover the larynx, preventing food from entering the trachea. en.wikipedia.org

It does this by preventing the tongue from covering the epiglottis, which could prevent the person from breathing. en.wikipedia.org

It is found in the epiglottis (part of the larynx) and the pinnae (the external ear flaps of many mammals including humans). en.wikipedia.org

The membrane runs between the lateral aspects of the epiglottis and arytenoid cartilages on each side. en.wikipedia.org

During swallowing the epiglottis tilts backwards to prevent food from going down the larynx. en.wikipedia.org

Similarly, only mammals possess a true epiglottis, although a flap of non-cartilagenous mucosa is found in a similar position in many other groups. en.wikipedia.org

The vestibular fold is formed by the vestibular ligament extending from lateral walls of epiglottis to arytenoid cartilage covered with mucous membrane. en.wikipedia.org

They are located around the small structures on the upper surface of the tongue, soft palate, upper esophagus and epiglottis, which are called papillae. en.wikipedia.org

The epiglottis and arytenoids are cherry-red and swollen. en.wikipedia.org

Because both food and air pass through the pharynx, a flap of connective tissue called the epiglottis closes over the glottis when food is swallowed to prevent aspiration. en.wikipedia.org

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