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During succeeding weeks together they trod the difficult path of Voice Production, Expression, Breath Control (with Muscular Exercises), the mastery of the Epiglottis, and all the other mysteries of Mr. Speckles's craft.
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Epiglossa: = epipharynx; q.v. Epiglottis: = epipharynx; q.v. Epilabrum: a sclerite at each side of the labrum: specifically applied in myriapods.
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Epiglottis (Gr. ἐπί, upon, and γλόττις, the entrance to the windpipe).
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During the inspiration of a full breath, or when singing a low note, the = Epiglottis = lies forward and points upward, as shown in the cut, with the glottis (the passage leading into the windpipe between the vocal cords) wide open.
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The right lesser cornu appears as a very small process, extending upwards and backwards from the body of the hyoid behind the letters Hy, and in front of the Epiglottis.
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The opening of this tube is the _Glottis_, and the little trap-door which closes it when one swallows, is the _Epiglottis_.
The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals
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Epiglottis: Flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing, preventing food from entering the lungs.
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1, Epiglottis of child as seen by direct laryngoscopy in the recumbent position.
Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery
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A genus of orchid.
June 22, 2010