HEAD NECK
PHARYNX LARYNX 47
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Pharynx
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Esophagus
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Epiglottis
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Nasopharynx
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The flap that covers the trachea during swallowing so that food does not enter the lungs. Anatomy of the larynx.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your epiglottis is a small, leaf-shaped sheet of elastic cartilage that protects your larynx (voice box) and helps you swallow. Your larynx is a hollow tube that helps move air from your nose and mouth to your lungs. It’s located at the upper opening of your trachea (windpipe), which is the passageway to your lungs.