Three-folds of tissue between the posterior base of the tongue and the epiglottis form a small space that is a key landmark in oral intubation. What is this called?
A) False vocal cords
B) Palatine fold
C) Taurus tubularus
D) Vallecula

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The base of the tongue is attached to the epiglottis by three-folds. These folds form a space between the tongue and the epiglottis called the vallecula, which is a key landmark in oral intubation

Three-Folds of Tissue Between the Posterior Base of the Tongue