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Epiglottis

The epiglottis is the small piece of tissue that covers the opening to the larynx and trachea to keep food and liquid out of the lungs when you breathe.

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Author: CoboCards-User

Main topic: Medicine

Topic: Anatomy

School / Univ.: SUNY Albany

Published: 23.04.2012

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