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What is the fleshy flap that makes sure air doesn't go into your stomach and no food gets inhaled into your lungs called?

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Epiglottis : Is the elastic cartilage flap covered with mucous membranes that prevents food from going into the trachea(wind pipe).

Answered 7/12/2016

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A member asked:

What is the fleshy flap that makes sure air doesn't go into your stomach and no food gets inhaled into your lungs called?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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