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Supraglottis
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The part of the larynx above the vocal folds, including the epiglottis
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Epiglottis, английский
- Epiglotis
- A flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue which moves to block the windpipe when food is swallowed, so that the food does not go down the trachea
- Flap of cartilage that covers the larynx during swallowing; diverts food to the esophagus and prevents it from entering the respiratory tract
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Somatic nervous system, английский
The part of the nervous system that serves the sense organs and muscles of the body wall and limbs, and brings about activity in the voluntary muscles
Rectosigmoid, английский
The part of the large intestine where the sigmoid colon joins the rectum
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