Question

question 27
1 pts
the small leaf - shaped cartilage that projects upward behind the tongue and hyoid bone is the

o glottis.
o epiglottis.
o cricoid cartilage.
o thyroid cartilage.

Explanation:

The epiglottis is a leaf - shaped cartilage. It is located behind the tongue and hyoid bone. Its main function is to prevent food from entering the trachea during swallowing by covering the glottis (the opening to the trachea). The cricoid cartilage is a ring - shaped cartilage in the larynx. The thyroid cartilage is the largest cartilage of the larynx and forms the Adam's apple.

Answer:

epiglottis.