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| + | The epiglottis is a flap of elastic cartilage covered by mucous membrane. It forms the rostral boundary of the larynx and prevents food particles from entering the trachea. | ||
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| + | It is covered by mucous membrane. | ||
Revision as of 19:30, 30 June 2008
Introduction
The epiglottis is a flap of elastic cartilage covered by mucous membrane. It forms the rostral boundary of the larynx and prevents food particles from entering the trachea.
It is covered by mucous membrane.