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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
==Links==
==Links==
[[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology]]