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The epiglottis is a flap of [[Bones and Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Elastic Cartilage|elastic cartilage]] covered by mucous membrane. It forms the rostral boundary of the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]] and prevents food particles from entering the trachea.
 
The epiglottis is a flap of [[Bones and Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Elastic Cartilage|elastic cartilage]] covered by mucous membrane. It forms the rostral boundary of the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]] and prevents food particles from entering the trachea.
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It is covered by mucous membrane.
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==Histology==
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[[Image:Epiglottis histology.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Epiglottis Histology - Copyright RVC]]
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*Covered by mucous membrane
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==Links==
 
==Links==
    
[[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology]]
 
[[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology]]
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