Assertion: epiglottis | /r/CapableOf | cover the laryngeal inlet
Facets:
value: during swallowing
type: TEMPORAL
value: upon swallowing in order
type: TEMPORAL
value: in essence
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: The epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap in the neck that covers the laryngeal inlet upon swallowing.
text: In essence, it covers the laryngeal inlet upon swallowing in order to prevent food from entering the larynx.
text: The epiglottis is a leaf shaped flap of fibrocartilage covered by mucosa on its lingual surface, and functions to cover the laryngeal inlet upon swallowing.
text: Epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap, covering the laryngeal inlet during swallowing.