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==Glottis==
==Glottis==
It is normally closed except during inspiration or expiration. The hard palate is reduced to allow airflow from the inner nasal opening to the glotttis. The glottis is generally quite rostral and located at the base of the tongue. It is normally closed except during respiration. This simplifies intubation and tube-feeding.
It is normally closed except during inspiration or expiration. The hard palate is reduced to allow airflow from the inner nasal opening to the glotttis. The glottis is generally quite rostral and located at the base of the tongue. This simplifies intubation and tube-feeding.