Glossoepiglottic folds

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Glossoepiglottic folds

Sagittal section of the larynx and upper part of the trachea.
Latin	Plica glossoepiglottica
Gray's	subject #236 1075

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

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 from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy.

Head and neck anatomy, digestive system: Mouth anatomy (TA A05.1–2, TH H3.04.01, GA 11.1110–2, 1125–1141)

Mouth

Oral cavity
(including
mucosa)

Vestibule

Lip	Upper Lower Vermilion border Frenulum of lower lip Labial commissure of mouth Philtrum

Cheek	Buccal fat pad

Oral cavity proper

Palate/
roof of mouth

Gingiva

Interdental papilla Gingival sulcus Gingival margin Gingival fibers Junctional epithelium Mucogingival junction Sulcular epithelium Stippling

Periodontium: Cementum Gingiva Periodontal ligament

Glands

Teeth

see tooth anatomy

Tongue

Oro-Pharynx/
fauces

Oropharyngeal isthmus/Isthmus of the fauces

Soft palate	Uvula Palatoglossal arch Palatopharyngeal arch Plica semilunaris of the fauces

Tonsillar fossa Palatine tonsil

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proc (peri), drug (A1)

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