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A '''tongue elevator''' is a flat stick-like object used to elevate the tongue and "take a looksie," Since numerous meta-analyses consistently found that tongue elevation blocks the oropharynx, the '''tongue elevator''' is hardly used today. Unlike the [[Tongue Depressor|tongue depressor]], a '''tongue elevator''' has no value. | A '''tongue elevator''' is a flat stick-like object used to elevate the tongue and "take a looksie," Since numerous meta-analyses consistently found that tongue elevation blocks the oropharynx, the '''tongue elevator''' is hardly used today. Unlike the [[Tongue Depressor|tongue depressor]], a '''tongue elevator''' has no value. | ||
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Revision as of 05:08, 24 September 2016
A tongue elevator is a flat stick-like object used to elevate the tongue and "take a looksie," Since numerous meta-analyses consistently found that tongue elevation blocks the oropharynx, the tongue elevator is hardly used today. Unlike the tongue depressor, a tongue elevator has no value.
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