ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A small flap of tissue called the epiglottis (eh-pih-GLAH-tus) protects the larynx. When we swallow, the epiglottis covers the larynx to prevent food and liquid from going into the lungs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epiglottis-a flap of soft tissue and cartilage located just above the vocal cords. The epiglottis folds down over the vocal cords to help prevent food and irritants from entering the lungs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The flap that covers the trachea during swallowing so that food does not enter the lungs. Anatomy of the larynx.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glottis vs Epiglottis The glottis opens into the windpipe and is responsible for the production of sound. While the epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap on top of the glottis that prevents the food from entering the larynx.

Detailed explanation-5: -The epiglottis is an elastic cartilaginous leaf-shaped flap covering the opening of the larynx. It is attached to the internal surface of the thyroid cartilage and projects over the pharynx, allowing the passage of air into the larynx, trachea, and lungs.