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Flap in the throat protecting the windpipe
The epiglottis (pl.: epiglottises or epiglottides) is a leaf-shaped flap in the throat that prevents food and water from entering the trachea and the
Epiglottis
Inflammation of the epiglottis
Epiglottitis is the inflammation of the epiglottis—the flap at the base of the tongue that prevents food entering the trachea (windpipe). Symptoms are
Epiglottitis
Genus of snakes
the epiglottis is peculiarly modified so that it is thin, erect and flexible. When a stream of air is forced from the trachea, the epiglottis vibrates
Pituophis
Difficulty in swallowing
Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing. Although classified under "symptoms and signs" in ICD-10, in some contexts it is classified as a condition in its
Dysphagia
Anterior part of the neck, in front of the vertebra
It contains the pharynx and larynx. An important section of it is the epiglottis, separating the esophagus from the trachea (windpipe), preventing food
Throat
Consonant articulated through the pharynx
with the epiglottis making contact with the pharyngeal wall (epiglotto-pharyngeals), or with the aryepiglottic folds against the epiglottis at the entrance
Pharyngeal_consonant
Part of the throat that is behind the mouth and nasal cavity
the esophagus and air to the larynx. The flap of cartilage called the epiglottis stops food from entering the larynx. In humans, the pharynx is part of
Pharynx
Digestive system in humans
gall bladder and pancreas. Other components considered are the teeth and epiglottis. A number of sphincters in the GI tract are also involved in digestion
Human_digestive_system
Voice box, an organ in the neck of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals
The cavity of the larynx extends from its triangle-shaped inlet to the epiglottis, and to the circular outlet at the lower border of the cricoid cartilage
Larynx
Part of the larynx
angle of the thyroid cartilage immediately below the attachment of the epiglottis, and behind to the antero-lateral surface of the arytenoid cartilage,
Vestibular_fold
Articulation of consonants or vowels
secondary articulation of consonants or vowels by which the pharynx or epiglottis is constricted during the articulation of the sound. In the International
Pharyngealization
Birth defect in which the larynx collapses during inhalation
shortened aryepiglottic folds cause the epiglottis to be curled on itself. This is the well known "omega shaped" epiglottis in laryngomalacia. Another common
Laryngomalacia
Process used to transport solids and liquids from the mouth to the stomach
incidents are prevented by an automatic trapdoor-like inversion of the epiglottis to temporarily cover the larynx and close off the upper airway, controlled
Swallowing
Classification system
glottis. 2 Partial view of the glottis. 3 Only the epiglottis is visible; the glottis is not seen. 4 Neither the glottis nor the epiglottis is visible.
Cormack–Lehane classification system
Cormack–Lehane_classification_system
Species of shrub endemic to Tasmania, Australia
Hakea epiglottis is a shrub commonly known as beaked hakea or needlebush hakea. It is endemic to Tasmania, where populations consist of functional unisexual
Hakea_epiglottis
Ligament of the larynx
connecting the epiglottis and the hyoid bone. The hyoepiglottic ligament is an elastic band connecting the anterior surface of the epiglottis, and the superior
Hyoepiglottic_ligament
Bone situated in the neck between the chin and the thyroid-cartilage
the floor of the mouth and the tongue above, the larynx below, and the epiglottis and pharynx behind.[citation needed] Its name is derived from Greek hyoeides 'shaped
Hyoid_bone
Folds near the larynx
ligamentous and muscular fibres. They extend from the lateral borders of the epiglottis to the arytenoid cartilages, hence the name 'aryepiglottic'. They contain
Aryepiglottic_fold
Consonants articulated with the back of the tongue
laryngeal consonants (articulated with either the root of the tongue, the epiglottis, or the glottis). The dorsum of the tongue can contact a broad region
Dorsal_consonant
Place in the mouth consonants are articulated
tongue, the body of the tongue, the root of the tongue together with the epiglottis, and the glottis. They are discrete in that they can act independently
Place_of_articulation
Type of tissue
Eustachian tube, corniculate and cuneiform laryngeal cartilages, and the epiglottis. It contains elastic fiber networks and collagen type II fibers. The principal
Elastic_cartilage
Medical condition
palate, spiky or coarse hair, choanal atresia, and occasionally a bifid epiglottis. Bamforth–Lazarus syndrome was first described in 1989 by the physicians
Bamforth–Lazarus_syndrome
Group of symptoms caused by obstruction of the superior vena cava
in 4%. The symptoms are rarely life-threatening, though edema of the epiglottis can make breathing difficult, edema of the brain can cause reduced alertness
Superior_vena_cava_syndrome
Whistling without use of an artificial whistle
resonator. By moving the various parts of the lips, fingers, tongue, and epiglottis, one can then manipulate the types of whistles produced. Pucker whistling
Whistling
Fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the palate
form of ūva "grape" (of unknown origin). A swollen uvula was called ūva. Epiglottis Tonsil Uvula (disambiguation) "eMedicine Definition". Archived from the
Uvula
Space in the larynx
paired spaces between the root of the tongue and anterior surface of the epiglottis. Each vallecula is bordered medially by the median glossoepiglottic fold
Epiglottic_vallecula
Acquisition of language skills during childhood
Fig. 3. Infant vocal tract: H = hard palate, S = soft palate, T = tongue, J = jaw, E = epiglottis, G = glottis; After Vihman (1996)
Phonological_development
Disease of the lungs
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Pleurisy
Cartilaginous tube
overlying ligaments, and by the trachealis muscle at their ends. The epiglottis closes the opening to the larynx during swallowing. The trachea begins
Trachea
Endoscopy of the larynx
the type of blade used, inserted either anterior or posterior to the epiglottis and then lifted with an upwards and forward motion ("away from you and
Laryngoscopy
Species of bird
do not have external nares (nostrils) and breathe solely through their epiglottis, via small opercula at the corners of the beak. The anhinga is placed
Anhinga
Phonetic sound in some languages
addition, the vocal tract may often be constricted in the region of the epiglottis. R-colored vowels are exceedingly rare, occurring in less than one percent
R-colored_vowel
Genus of plants endemic to Australia
oval-leaf hakea Hakea eneabba Haegi Hakea epiglottis Labill. Hakea epiglottis Labill. subsp. epiglottis Hakea epiglottis subsp. milliganii (Meisn.) R.M.Barker
Hakea
Muscle of the vocal folds
of them become lost, while others are continued to the margin of the epiglottis. They have received a distinctive name, thyroepiglottic muscle, thyreoepiglotticus
Thyroarytenoid_muscle
Ligament of the larynx
ligament of the larynx that connects the epiglottis and the thyroid cartilage. It connects the stalk of the epiglottis to the angle formed by the two laminæ
Thyroepiglottic_ligament
Contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
COVID-19
Inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Pneumonia
Taste receptor cells
upper surface of the tongue, soft palate, upper esophagus, the cheek, and epiglottis. These structures are involved in detecting the five elements of taste
Taste_bud
Semiaquatic rodent
cover the eyes. To protect the larynx and trachea from water flow, the epiglottis is contained within the nasal cavity instead of the throat. In addition
Beaver
Type of cartilage in the human larynx
and the epiglottis the anterior. Function of the cuneiform cartilages is to support the vocal folds and lateral aspects of the epiglottis. They also
Cuneiform_cartilages
Vertebrate organ through which food passes to the stomach
empties into the uppermost region of the stomach. During swallowing, the epiglottis tilts backwards to prevent food from going down the larynx and lungs.
Esophagus
Consonantal sound represented by ⟨ʡ⟩ in IPA
which means it is articulated with the aryepiglottic folds against the epiglottis. It has no defined phonation, although it is typically voiceless, which
Epiglottal_plosive
First aid technique
the patient's airway; the chin is well away from the throat to keep the epiglottis open. Arms and legs are nested to stabilize the position of the patient
Recovery_position
Space in the larynx
however, about its center the backward projection of the tubercle of the epiglottis. It contains the vestibular folds, and between these and the vocal folds
Laryngeal_vestibule
Connective tissue surrounding the larynx
in humans: Thyroid cartilage – unpaired Cricoid cartilage – unpaired Epiglottis – unpaired Arytenoid cartilages – paired Corniculate cartilages – paired
Laryngeal_cartilages
Vibratory sound made while asleep
palatopharyngeal arch), palatine tonsils, adenoid tonsil, walls of the pharynx, epiglottis, or lower structures. These structures may relax during sleep and move
Snoring
Consonantal sound represented by ⟨ʢ⟩ in IPA
which means it is articulated with the aryepiglottic folds against the epiglottis. Its phonation is voiced, which means the vocal cords vibrate during the
Voiced_epiglottal_fricative
Structure of the human head and neck
and digestive systems is the epiglottis, a cartilage flap which shuts during swallowing to prevent aspiration. The epiglottis is normally open to support
Head_and_neck_anatomy
Medical device used to maintain or open a patient's airway
patient's airway. It does this by preventing the tongue from covering the epiglottis, which could prevent the person from breathing. When a person becomes
Oropharyngeal_airway
American actor (1950–1988)
report said that the cause of death was natural causes from acute laryngo epiglottis (infection of the voice box) that subsequently triggered cardiac arrest
Nathan_Cook_(actor)
Mammals of the family Leporidae
lived 55 million years ago in what is now Mongolia. Because the rabbit's epiglottis is engaged over the soft palate except when swallowing, the rabbit is
Rabbit
Anatomical term for specific tissue in the throat
submucosa.[better source needed] It extends between the lateral margin of the epiglottis, and the apex and fovea triangularis of the ipsilateral arytenoid cartilage
Quadrangular_membrane
Inflammation of the large airways in the lungs
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Bronchitis
Genus of orchids
Pleurothallis crossota Pleurothallis dibolia Pleurothallis ensata Pleurothallis epiglottis Pleurothallis grobyi (now Specklinia grobyi) Pleurothallis fossulata Pleurothallis
Pleurothallis
Highest register of the human voice
to film the vocal cords while they are operating in this manner as the epiglottis closes down over the larynx, and the resonating chamber assumes its smallest
Whistle_register
Raw octopus dish in Korean cuisine
contributing risk factors, with the octopus's suction cups found lodged in the epiglottis and laryngeal inlet. In October 2023, an 82-year-old man in Gwangju choked
San-nakji
Cyst involving the larynx or supraglottic locations
involving the larynx or more frequently supraglottic locations, such as epiglottis and vallecula. Usually they do not extend to the thyroid cartilage. They
Laryngeal_cyst
Muscular organ in the mouth of most vertebrates
hyoglossi and genioglossi muscles and the hyoglossal membrane, with the epiglottis by three glossoepiglottic folds of mucous membrane, with the soft palate
Tongue
Disease of the respiratory system
infection of the larynx which causes life-threatening swelling of the epiglottis with a mortality rate of 7% in adults and 1% in children. Haemophilus
Respiratory_disease
Consonantal sound represented by ⟨ʜ⟩ in IPA
which means it is articulated with the aryepiglottic folds against the epiglottis. Its phonation is voiceless, which means it is produced without vibrations
Voiceless epiglottal fricative
Voiceless_epiglottal_fricative
Ear equalization technique originally developed for dive bomber pilots
there's the mouth, which houses the tongue and the epiglottis at the back. The tongue and epiglottis can both trap air in the lungs and push it down the
Frenzel_maneuver
Subspecies of reptile
The end of the glottis is covered by a piece of cartilage known as the epiglottis, which flaps back and forth when air is exhaled from the right lung, producing
Bullsnake
Structure of the respiratory system
larynx. The opening of the larynx has a special flap of cartilage, the epiglottis, that opens to allow air to pass through but closes to prevent food from
Respiratory_tract
Muscle of the larynx
some of them become lost, while others continue to the margin of the epiglottis. They have received a distinctive name, thyroepiglotticus or thyroepiglottic
Thyroepiglottic_muscle
Pattern seen in radiologic examinations
C-spine radiograph, the sign is caused by a thickened free edge of the epiglottis, which causes it to appear more radiopaque than normal, resembling the
Thumbprint_sign
Medical condition
in order to lift up the epiglottis which is the small flap in the back of the throat that covers the windpipe. The epiglottis opens during breathing but
Keratosis_pharyngis
Sound in spoken language, articulated with an open vocal tract
called epiglottalized since the primary constriction is at the tip of the epiglottis. The greatest degree of pharyngealization is found in the strident vowels
Vowel
Disorder of cats and dogs
soft palate is considered elongated when it extends past the top of the epiglottis and/or past the middle of the tonsillar crypts. The soft palate is made
Elongated_soft_palate
Largest living land animal
largest known among mammals. The vocal folds are anchored close to the epiglottis base. When comparing an elephant's vocal folds to those of a human, an
Elephant
Lung disease involving long-term poor airflow
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease
Common viral infection of the upper respiratory tract
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Common_cold
Inflammation of the back of the throat
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Pharyngitis
Filling of the nasal cavity with fluid mucus
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Rhinorrhea
Sound made by a human being using the vocal tract
from passing into the lungs, in addition to the covering action of the epiglottis. Consequently, the muscles that control this action are among the fastest
Human_voice
Medical condition
include protruding abdomen, brachydactyly, peculiar faces, hypoplastic epiglottis, cardiovascular defects, renal cysts, and also genital anomalies. Death
Majewski's polydactyly syndrome
Majewski's_polydactyly_syndrome
Instinct to breathe through the nose rather than the mouth
respiratory system of the horse prevents horses from breathing orally. The epiglottis rests above the soft palate while the animal is not swallowing, forming
Obligate_nasal_breathing
Fluid accumulation in the tissue and air spaces of the lungs
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Pulmonary_edema
Consonants articulated in the larynx
consists of more than just the glottis (vocal folds): it also includes the epiglottis and aryepiglottic folds. In a broad sense, therefore, laryngeal articulations
Laryngeal_consonant
Cancer originating in the larynx (voice box)
(true vocal cords, anterior and posterior commissures); the supraglottis (epiglottis, arytenoids and aryepiglottic folds, and false cords); and the subglottis
Laryngeal_cancer
Lung infection
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Lobar_pneumonia
Pus behind the tonsil due to an infection
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Peritonsillar_abscess
The anterior or lingual surface of the epiglottis is curved forward, and covered on its upper, free part by mucous membrane which is reflected on to the
Glossoepiglottic_folds
Inflammation of the tonsils
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Tonsillitis
Intrinsic muscle of the tongue
of the tongue. It arises from the submucous fibrous layer close to the epiglottis and from the median fibrous septum, and runs forward to the edges of the
Superior longitudinal muscle of tongue
Superior_longitudinal_muscle_of_tongue
Strongly pharyngealized vowels accompanied by (ary)epiglottal trill
with the larynx being raised and the pharynx constricted. Either the epiglottis or the arytenoid cartilages thus vibrate instead of the vocal cords. That
Strident_vowel
Sensory nuclei in medulla oblongata
tongue and roof of oral cavity rostral-most, and those from the larynx and epiglottis more caudally placed); gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory neurons
Solitary_nucleus
Surgical procedure
cricohyoidoepiglottopexy (CHEP), which particularly preserves the suprahyoid epiglottis, performed due to especially for tumors in the glottic region (where the
Cricohyoidopexy
Consonantal sound
which means it is articulated with the aryepiglottic folds against the epiglottis. Its phonation is voiced, which means the vocal cords vibrate during the
Voiced_epiglottal_affricate
Biological system in animals and plants for gas exchange
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Respiratory_system
Respiratory infection often caused by a virus
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Croup
Infection of the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx or trachea
inflammation of the pharynx and/or tonsils. Similarly, epiglottitis inflames the epiglottis and surrounding supraglottic tissues. Laryngitis affects the larynx and
Upper respiratory tract infection
Upper_respiratory_tract_infection
Surgical removal of all or part of the larynx
the entire larynx is removed (including the vocal folds, hyoid bone, epiglottis, thyroid and cricoid cartilage and a few tracheal cartilage rings) with
Laryngectomy
Study of how humans produce and perceive sounds
reach them. Radical consonants either use the root of the tongue or the epiglottis during production and are produced very far back in the vocal tract. Pharyngeal
Phonetics
Medical condition
nerves, eyelid, conjunctiva, eyelid, tympanic membrane, oral cavity, and epiglottis. An open biopsy is the chief means by which this disease is diagnosed
Kimura's_disease
German anatomist (1826–1903)
include a Text-book of Human Anatomy (Leipzig, 1883, new ed. 1903), the Epiglottis (1892), and Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates in relation to the
Carl_Gegenbaur
Branch of the vagus nerve
of the larynx. Of these sensory branches, some are distributed to the epiglottis, the base of the tongue, and the epiglottic glands; others pass posteriorly
Superior_laryngeal_nerve
Infection caused due to gastrointestinal contents entering the lungs
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Aspiration_pneumonia
Long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Asthma
Genetic disorder affecting mostly the lungs
reflux (LPR) Vocal fold nodule Vocal fold paresis Vocal cord dysfunction epiglottis Epiglottitis trachea Tracheitis Laryngotracheal stenosis Lower RT/ lung
Cystic_fibrosis
Mixture of food and saliva formed by chewing
initiating the involuntary stage of swallowing. During transit, the epiglottis folds down to seal off the trachea (windpipe), preventing the bolus from
Food_bolus
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