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The epiglottis is a fold of cartilaginous tissue located above the glottis in the pharynx. During normal swallowing the larynx moves upward and the epiglottis folds over the glottis. This prevents substances from entering the respiratory system.

Hacking, tapping and pounding are techniques of tapotement.

Postural muscles work to sustain your posture within the gravity field. Both the pectoralis major and scalene muscles contribute to the postural integrity of the human body. Postural muscles consist of slow twitch fibers and are best suited for sustained work. They are also prone to hypertonicities.

Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body. Arterioles are the connecting vessels between arteries and capillaries. Venules are the connecting vessels between capillaries and veins.

Phasic muscles are fast twitch muscles and are best suited for quick movements. The triceps brachii and deltoid muscles are typically used for movements and do not have a postural role. They are also prone to inhibition as well as fatigue.