vallecula Synonyms
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vallecula Meaning
vallecula (n)
(anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part
vallecula (n.)
A groove; a fossa; as, the vallecula, or fossa, which separates the hemispheres of the cerebellum.
One of the grooves, or hollows, between the ribs of the fruit of umbelliferous plants.
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(anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or partA groove; a fossa; as, the vallecula, or fossa, which separates the hemispheres of the cerebellum.,
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The vallecula, a small depression located between the epiglottis and the base of the tongue, plays a crucial role in swallowing.
During deglutition, the vallecula collapses, preventing food and liquids from entering the respiratory tract.
An enlarged or inflamed vallecula can cause difficulty swallowing and a sensation of something stuck in the throat.
The vallecula is innervated by the hypoglossal nerve, which controls the movements of the tongue.
