Epiglottic vallecula

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Epiglottic vallecula
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(Vallecula labeled at center right.)
Latin vallecula epiglottica
Gray's subject #236 1075

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.

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