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Whose name is used for the flap that keeps food out of the windpipe during swallowing?
Quick Answer
The epiglottis is not named after a person, but it is the flap of cartilage that closes over the larynx when you swallow. It helps prevent choking.
The Full Story
The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage at the entrance to the larynx. When you swallow, it folds down to help keep food and liquid from entering the trachea. It is an essential part of the swallowing reflex and airway protection. The term is anatomical rather than eponymous, so there is no person’s name attached to it.
Key Facts
1.The epiglottis helps protect the airway
2.It sits above the larynx
3.It is made of elastic cartilage
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"The tiny flap that stops food entering your windpipe"
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