Glossoepiglottic folds

Glossoepiglottic folds
Sagittal section of the larynx and upper part of the trachea.
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Identifiers
Latin	Plica glossoepiglottica
TA98	A05.3.01.021 A05.3.01.022
TA2	2877, 2878
FMA	55038
Anatomical terminology

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.

Additional Images

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  Median Glossoepiglottic fold
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  Lateral Glossoepiglottic fold
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  Median Glossoepiglottic fold
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  Lateral Glossoepiglottic fold
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  Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind
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  Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind

References

This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1075 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)