Three Folds of Tissue Between the Posterior Base of the Tongue

question 31

Multiple Choice

Three folds of tissue between the posterior base of the tongue and the epiglottis form a small space that is a key landmark in oral intubation. What is this called?

• A)false vocal cords
• B)palatine fold
• C)taurus tubularus
• D)vallecula

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