Image fromHuman Anatomy Atlas. I have a love/hate relationship with the epiglottis. On the one hand, I think its function in the respiratory system is fascinating, and I have it to thank for trying to keep the coins from entering my lungs; on the other, I loathe it for all the extra...
The human respiratory system is comprised of special organs designed to take in oxygen for the air we breathe and expel carbon monoxide, keeping us alive. Let's take a closer look at these organs and explore respiratory physiology in more detail.
(a) What is the function of the epiglottis? (b) How does it work? (a) What is the structure of the macula in the ear? (b) What is its function? (a) Describe the structure of the hard palate. (b) What is its function?
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●Anatomy&physiologyofthe digestivesystem ●Associatedmedicalterms 3 Thedigestivesystem,alsocalledthe gastrointestinal(GI)oralimentarycanal, containstheorgansinvolvedinthe ingestionandprocessingoffood. Introduction 4 PrimaryFunctions Ingestion—entryoffood
The epiglottis, attached to the thyroid cartilage, is a very flexible piece of elastic cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea. When in the “closed” position during the swallowing of food, the unattached end of the epiglottis presses down over the vestibular folds and true vocal c...
After food is partially broken down by enzymes in the mouth, it moves through the throat, past the esophagus, and into the stomach for complete digestion. Learn about the anatomy of the throat and esophagus (pharynx, larynx, epiglottis, nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx, and lower esophagea...
The air we breathe is wet and warmed by the nose and mouth because cold dry air will irritate the lungs. The epiglottis covers the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food and drink from entering …show more content… The lungs consist of many smaller bronchi called bronchioles, these tubes...
median thyrohyoid ligament epiglottis the superior part of the larynx epiglottic cartilage is covered by a mucous membrane arytenoid cartilage a pyramid shaped cartilage located on the superior margin of the cricoid lamina paired; each is connected to the epiglottis above via the aryepiglottic m....