EMBRYOLOGY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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trachea
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uvula
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epiglottis
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vocal chords
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Detailed explanation-1: -The flap that covers the trachea during swallowing so that food does not enter the lungs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Throat anatomy The throat includes the esophagus; windpipe, also known as the trachea; voice box, also known as the larynx; tonsils; and epiglottis. Epiglottitis happens when the epiglottis-a small cartilage “lid” that covers the windpipe-swells. The swelling blocks the flow of air into the lungs.
Detailed explanation-3: -How does my epiglottis move to cover my larynx? Healthcare providers believe several things happen to move your epiglottis into place when you swallow: Your larynx and hyoid bone-the bone in the middle of your throat-move up and forward, causing the back of your tongue to put pressure on your epiglottis.