Where is the epiglottis located?
1 Answer
Jun 11, 2016
Epiglottis is a leaf shaped flap like structure which lies at the back of our tongue.
Explanation:
During swallowing of food , epiglottis covers our voice box ie. Larynx and stops the entry of the food in your windpipe ie. Trachea.
Sources used for this answer:
http://patient.info/in/health/epiglottitis-leaflet