Epiglottic vallecula

Epiglottic vallecula

Infobox Anatomy
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Latin = vallecula epiglottica
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Caption = (Vallecula labeled at center right.)


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The epiglottic vallecula is a depression just behind the root of the tongue between the folds in the throat.

It is an important landmark in intubation; it is where the blade of a laryngoscope is placed to facilitate direct visualization of the glottis.

ee also

* vallecula

External links

* http://w3.cnice.mec.es/eos/MaterialesEducativos/mem2000/cuerpo/programa/html/profundizar/valleculaepiglotca.htm


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