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Respiratory System > Larynx > Laryngeal Cartilages > Epiglottis
... > Tissues > Connective Tissue > Cartilage > Hyaline Cartilage > Laryngeal Cartilages > Epiglottis
Musculoskeletal System > Cartilage > Hyaline Cartilage > Laryngeal Cartilages > Epiglottis
... > Tissues > Connective Tissue > Cartilage > Elastic Cartilage > Laryngeal Cartilages > Epiglottis
Musculoskeletal System > Cartilage > Elastic Cartilage > Laryngeal Cartilages > Epiglottis

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Epiglottis  

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Definición

  • A thin leaf-shaped cartilage that is covered with LARYNGEAL MUCOSA and situated posterior to the root of the tongue and HYOID BONE. During swallowing, the epiglottis folds back over the larynx inlet thus prevents foods from entering the airway.

Concepto genérico

Etiquetas alternativas

  • Epiglottic Cartilage

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HVQ3CCNV-G

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