Corpus: Preepiglottic fat
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Synonyms: corpus adiposum preepiglotticum, preepiglottic adipose tissue
English:
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The corpus adiposum preepiglotticum is a small structural fat body that is located in front of the epiglottis stalk (petiolus epiglottidis) at its attachment site on the inner surface of the thyroid cartilage (cartilago thyroidea).
Function[Bearbeiten]
By exerting passive pressure on the epiglottis during the act of swallowing, the corpus adiposum praeepiglotticum enables effective closure of the larynx.