Glossoepiglottic folds
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.
| Glossoepiglottic folds | |
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| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Plica glossoepiglottica |
| TA98 | A05.3.01.021 A05.3.01.022 |
| TA2 | 2877, 2878 |
| FMA | 55038 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Additional Images
Median Glossoepiglottic fold
Lateral Glossoepiglottic fold
Median Glossoepiglottic fold
Lateral Glossoepiglottic fold
Deep dissection of larynx, pharynx and tongue seen from behind
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)
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