vallecula epiglottica


ep·i·glot·tic val·lec·u·la

[TA] a depression immediately posterior to the root of the tongue between the median and lateral glossoepiglottic folds on either side. Synonym(s): vallecula epiglottica [TA]

vallecula epiglottica

A depression lying lateral to the median epiglottic fold and separating it from the pharyngoepiglottic fold.See also: vallecula