Difference between revisions of "Epiglottis"
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
− | The epiglottis is a flap of 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. |
It is covered by mucous membrane. | It is covered by mucous membrane. |
Revision as of 20:20, 28 July 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.