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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. | ||
| − | + | ==Histology== | |
| + | [[Image:Epiglottis histology.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Epiglottis Histology - Copyright RVC]] | ||
| + | *Covered by mucous membrane | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
[[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology]] | [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology]] | ||
Revision as of 09:15, 29 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.
Histology
- Covered by mucous membrane