Assertion: epiglottis | /r/HasProperty | located behind the tongue
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text: The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap located behind the tongue, on top of the larynx.
text: Situated behind the tongue and in front of the voice box or larynx, at rest, the epiglottis is upright and allows air to pass through the larynx into the rest of the respiratory system.
text: The epiglottis is a cartilaginous structure located behind the tongue, preventing the food from entering the trachea.