| epiglottis | <anatomy> A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the pharynx. Origin: NL, fr. Gr.; upon +, tongue. See Glottis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| cushion of epiglottis | A convexity at the lower part of the epiglottis over the upper part of the thyroepiglottic ligament. Synonym: tuberculum epiglotticum, cushion of epiglottis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| stalk of epiglottis | The lower end or pedicle of the cartilage of the epiglottis, attached to the superior notch of the thyroid cartilage. Synonym: petiolus epiglottidis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| depressor muscle of epiglottis | <anatomy, muscle> Origin, inner surface of thyroid cartilage in common with musculus thyroarytenoideus; insertion, aryepiglottic fold and margin of epiglottis; action, depresses base of epiglottis; nerve supply, recurrent laryngeal. Synonym: musculus thyroepiglotticus, depressor muscle of epiglottis, ventricularis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| epiglottis |
a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
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A small thin flap of cartilage behind the tongue that covers the larynx during swallowing.
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| epiglottis |
a thin plate of flexible cartilage in front of the Glottis that folds over and protects the glottis while swallowing
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A flap of tissue (cartilage) located in the throat just above the larynx. It closes off the larynx during swallowing, to ensure food passes into the stomach and does not enter the airways.
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Flap of skin that keeps food from going into the windpipe
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| epiglottis | a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing |
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