Epiglottis

The epiglottis is a thin flap in the oesophagus. It is the top part of the larynx. It closes to stop food from going down the trachea. It opens to allow breathing.

Epiglottis Media

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  Location of the epiglottis

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  Cross-section of the larynx, with structures including the epiglottis labelled.

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  Cross-section of the larynx of a horse. The epiglottis here is shown as '2'.

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