ARYEPIGLOTTIC Meaning and
Definition
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Aryepiglottic is an adjective that refers to the anatomical structures located in the region of the throat known as the larynx. Specifically, it describes the relationship between the two cartilages known as the arytenoid and the epiglottic.
The aryepiglottic structures play a crucial role in the functioning of the larynx and the process of swallowing and breathing. The arytenoid cartilages are positioned on top of the cricoid cartilage in the back part of the larynx. These cartilages are connected to the vocal cords and play a significant role in vocalization and voice modulation. They are responsible for opening and closing the glottis, which is the space between the vocal cords.
The epiglottis, on the other hand, is a thin, leaf-like cartilage that sits just above the entrance of the windpipe, or trachea. It acts as a protective flap, closing off the entry to the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food or liquids from entering the lungs.
Together, the relationship and interaction of the arytenoid and epiglottic structures contribute to the proper functioning of the larynx, allowing for the control of airflow during speech, the protection of the airway during swallowing, and facilitating the production of sound for communication.
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Arytenoepiglottidean; relating to the arytenoid cartilage and the epiglottis; noting a fold of mucous membrane (plica aryepiglottica) and a muscle contained in it (musculus aryepiglotticus).
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for ARYEPIGLOTTIC
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Etymology of ARYEPIGLOTTIC
The word "aryepiglottic" has Greek origins. It is derived from two Greek roots:
1. "Arye" is derived from the Greek word "áris" (ἀρής) which means "a part of the mouth" or "soft palate".
2. "Epiglottic" is derived from the Greek word "epi" (ἐπί) meaning "on" or "upon", and "glottis" (γλῶττις) which means "the vocal apparatus of the larynx".
Combining these roots, "aryepiglottic" refers to a structure or part that is positioned or located on the epiglottis or related to both the arytenoid cartilage and the epiglottis.
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