- The
epiglottis (pl.:
epiglottises or epiglottides) is a leaf-shaped flap in the
throat that
prevents food and
water from
entering the
trachea and the...
- The
cavity of the
larynx extends from its triangle-shaped inlet, to the
epiglottis, and to the
circular outlet at the
lower border of the
cricoid cartilage...
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Epiglottitis is the
inflammation of the
epiglottis—the flap at the base of the
tongue that
prevents food
entering the
trachea (windpipe).
Symptoms are...
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shortened aryepiglottic folds cause the
epiglottis to be
curled on itself. This is the well
known "omega shaped"
epiglottis in laryngomalacia.
Another common...
- the mouth, to the pharynx, and into the esophagus,
while shutting the
epiglottis.
Swallowing is an
important part of
eating and drinking. If the process...
- the
esophagus and air to the larynx. The flap of
cartilage called the
epiglottis stops food from
entering the larynx. In humans, the
pharynx is part of...
-
secondary articulation of
consonants or
vowels by
which the
pharynx or
epiglottis is
constricted during the
articulation of the sound. In the International...
- the
epiglottis is
peculiarly modified so that it is thin,
erect and flexible. When a
stream of air is
forced from the trachea, the
epiglottis vibrates...
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Other components include the mouth,
salivary glands, tongue,
teeth and
epiglottis. The
largest structure of the
digestive system is the gastrointestinal...
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Dysphagia is
difficulty in swallowing.
Although classified under "symptoms and signs" in ICD-10, in some
contexts it is
classified as a
condition in its...
