Glossoepiglottic folds
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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 sides and root of the tongue
, forming a median and two lateral glossoepiglottic folds; the lateral folds are partly attached to the wall of the pharynx
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Epiglottis
The epiglottis is a flap that is made of elastic cartilage tissue covered with a mucous membrane, attached to the entrance of the larynx. It projects obliquely upwards behind the tongue and the hyoid bone, pointing dorsally. The term, like tonsils, is often incorrectly used to refer to the uvula...
is curved forward, and covered on its upper, free part by mucous membrane
Mucous membrane
The mucous membranes are linings of mostly endodermal origin, covered in epithelium, which are involved in absorption and secretion. They line cavities that are exposed to the external environment and internal organs...
which is reflected on to the sides and root of the tongue
Tongue
The tongue is a muscular hydrostat on the floors of the mouths of most vertebrates which manipulates food for mastication. It is the primary organ of taste , as much of the upper surface of the tongue is covered in papillae and taste buds. It is sensitive and kept moist by saliva, and is richly...
, forming a median and two lateral glossoepiglottic folds; the lateral folds are partly attached to the wall of the pharynx
Pharynx
The human pharynx is the part of the throat situated immediately posterior to the mouth and nasal cavity, and anterior to the esophagus and larynx. The human pharynx is conventionally divided into three sections: the nasopharynx , the oropharynx , and the laryngopharynx...
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