The anatomical structure between the base of the tongue and the epiglottis into which the tip of the curved blade (Macintosh blade) is placed during orotracheal intubation is the

(A) carina.
(B) vallecula.
(C) glottis.
(D) esophagus.


Answer: (B) vallecula.

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