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Why Is The Food Pipe (Esophagus) Located So Close To The Windpipe (Trachea)?

A tiny flap called the epiglottis, composed of elastic cartilage and covered with a mucous membrane, is the main/only player that makes sure your ingested food does not enter the trachea. It is located at the entrance of the larynx, and points dorsally.

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The human body has a range of different organs that perform a vast array of functions that are imperative to survival. The uvula and epiglottis make up important organs that aid essential functions within the

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What Is the Epiglottis? Function & Anatomy

Your epiglottis protects your ability to breathe by protecting your larynx (voice box). It keeps food and liquid from getting into your respiratory system.

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Difference Between Glottis and Epiglottis - Pediaa.Com

The main difference between glottis and epiglottis is that the glottis is the opening between the vocal folds, which opens into the airway whereas the epiglottis is the superior border of the glottis. Glottis and epiglottis are two anatomical structures, which occur in the larynx.

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The epiglottis, a valve in throat to direct air and swallow

The epiglottis is a valve in the throat that opens when breathing and closes for swallowing food. It is a very important junction in the body High_School_diploma

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Propulsion and Peristalsis | Digestive Anatomy

Peristalsis creates propulsion: How food moves through the alimentary canal.

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