Assertion: epiglottis | /r/CapableOf | fall in this position
Facets:
value: during inspiration
type: TEMPORAL
value: during the base of the tongue
type: TEMPORAL
value: back against the glottis
type: OTHER
value: no longer
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: In this position, the epiglottis can no longer fall back against the glottis during inspiration and the base of the tongue sufficiently covers the glottis during swallowing to prevent aspiration of food.