Epiglottic vallecula

SNOMED CT 276955003

Epiglottic vallecula

Definition

A depression in front of the epiglottis, in which food is temporarily gathered as the animal chews.

Also known as vallecula epiglottica, vallecula of epiglottis — per UBERON

The Epiglottic vallecula is a part of the None.

Also identified as