Practice Quiz

NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Airway and Respiration

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Which item is leaf-shaped and has an association with the vallecula?
  1. Hyoid
  2. Arytenoid
  3. Epiglottis
  4. Thyroid
Explanation
Answer - C - The epiglottis is leaf-shaped and has an association with the vallecula. The epiglottis is made of cartilage and prevents food from entering the respiratory tract during swallowing. The vallecula is the depression between the epiglottis and the base of the tongue. This landmark is important because during intubation, the curved blade is inserted into this crevice.
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