Epiglottis [epiglotis]

topical
32
Terms

cartilago epiglottica
chrupavka příklopky hrtanové
příklopka hrtanová

 

Epiglottic Cartilage

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Definition

A thin leaf-shaped cartilage that is covered with LARYNGEAL MUCOSA and situated posterior to the root of the tongue and HYOID BONE. During swallowing, the epiglottis folds back over the larynx inlet thus prevents foods from entering the airway.

Annotation
inflammation = EPIGLOTTITIS
DUI
D004825 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0007562

A Anatomy
A02.165 Cartilage 340
A02.165.257 Elastic Cartilage 7
A02.165.257.625 Laryngeal Cartilages 7
A02.165.257.625.083 Arytenoid Cartilage 8
A02.165.257.625.211 Cricoid Cartilage 9
A02.165.257.625.411 Epiglottis 32
A02.165.257.625.870 Thyroid Cartilage 8
A02.165.407 Hyaline Cartilage 25
A02.165.407.500 Laryngeal Cartilages 7
A02.165.407.500.083 Arytenoid Cartilage 8
A02.165.407.500.211 Cricoid Cartilage 9
A02.165.407.500.411 Epiglottis 32
A02.165.407.500.870 Thyroid Cartilage 8
A04.329 Larynx 307
A04.329.591.085 Arytenoid Cartilage 8
A04.329.591.211 Cricoid Cartilage 9
A04.329.591.411 Epiglottis 32
A04.329.591.870 Thyroid Cartilage 8