Epiglottis is a flap-like cartilage that is situated behind the tongue in throat and in frontal area of larynx. It rests upright and allows air to pass through larynx to the lungs. Epiglottis is an elastic cartilage tissue and is covered with mucous membrane. It attaches itself just at the entrance of larynx. Larynx is… Continue reading What does the epiglottis do?