Assertion: epiglottis | /r/CapableOf | force food
Facets:
value: down the esophagus
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: During swallowing, it closes to prevent aspiration of food into the lungs, forcing the swallowed liquids or food to go along the esophagus toward the stomach instead.
text: When swallowing, the epiglottis folds into a horizontal position to cover the entry of the trachea and force the food down the esophagus.
text: During swallowing, it closes to prevent aspiration, forcing the swallowed liquids or food to go down the esophagus instead.
text: During swallowing, it closes to prevent aspiration of food into the lungs, forcing the swallowed liquids or food to go along the esophagus toward the stomach instead.
text: During swallowing, it closes to prevent aspiration, forcing the swallowed liquids or food to go down the esophagus instead.
text: During swallowing, it closes to prevent aspiration of food into the lungs, forcing the swallowed liquids or food to go along the esophagus toward the stomach instead.