? During swallowing, the epiglottis closes off the trachea, preventing food from entering it. Epiglottis Leaf-shaped flap in the throat that prevents food from entering the windpipe and the lungs Epiglottis View of the larynx from behind. The epiglottis is the structure at the top of the image. Details Precursor Fourth pharyngeal arch Function Prevent […]
