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The epiglottis will usually hide most of the glottic opening, and only the posterior portions of the arytenoids may be seen at first. The patient is told to breathe deeply several times. This often throws the uvula forward until more of the glottic opening and a little of the subglottic space is seen. The patient is asked to attempt to enunciate an sound. This throws the epiglottis even farther forward and usually brings the entire glottis, including the anterior commissure, into view. The false cords, aryepiglottic folds, and posterior epiglottis can now be examined. ICD10 Training. makes you spend more time with patients and increase the quality of the care.