Question

What is the eppiglottis​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The epiglottis is a flap in the throat that keeps food from entering the windpipe and the lungs. The flap is made of elastic cartilage covered with a mucous membrane, attached to the entrance of the larynx. It projects obliquely upwards behind the tongue and the hyoid bone, pointing dorsally.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Eppiglotties is a leaf shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue ,at the top of the larynx,or vocal box.

(The main function of it is to seal off the windpipe during eating,so that food is not accidently inhaled....)

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