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epiglottic vallecula

vallecula

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

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Type Organ
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name vallecula
FMA ID 55037

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the epiglottic vallecula?

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

What is the Latin name for the epiglottic vallecula?

The Latin name for the epiglottic vallecula is vallecula.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:55037 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0013165 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — epiglottic vallecula Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.