Definition of Glossoepiglottic. Meaning of Glossoepiglottic. Synonyms of Glossoepiglottic

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Definition of Glossoepiglottic

Glossoepiglottic
Glossoepiglottic Glos`so*ep`i*glot"tic, a. [Gr. ? tongue + E. epiglottic.] (Anat.) Pertaining to both tongue and epiglottis; as, glossoepiglottic folds.

Meaning of Glossoepiglottic from wikipedia

- lateral glossoepiglottic folds; the lateral folds are partly attached to the wall of the pharynx. Median glossoepiglottic fold Lateral glossoepiglottic fold...
- vallecula is bordered medially by the median glossoepiglottic fold and laterally by the lateral glossoepiglottic fold. The valleculae can collect saliva to...
- superior and middle constrictor muscles, some merge with the lateral glossoepiglottic fold, while still others join with those of the palatopharyngeus muscle...
- muscles and the hyoglossal membrane, with the epiglottis by three glossoepiglottic folds of mucous membrane, with the soft palate by the glossopalatine...
- (seeing the larynx); structure seen are the base of tongue, vallecula, glossoepiglottic fold, epiglottis, pharyngo-epiglottic folds, aryepiglottic folds, epiglottis...
- joint glenoid fossa glia globose nucleus globus pallidus glomerulus glossoepiglottic fold glossopharyngeal nerve glottis gluteus maximus gluteus medius...
- which curves forward, is attached to the tongue by median and lateral glossoepiglottic folds. The folds form small troughs known as the epiglottic valleculae...