ventricular fold
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The ventricular folds, also known as false vocal cords, are located in the larynx, just above the true vocal cords. They are folds of mucous membrane that are not involved in voice production. The true vocal cords, supported by thyroarytenoid ligaments, are the primary mechanism for voice production through vibration as air passes between them. The ventricular folds are parallel to and slightly lateral to the vocal cords. They close tightly during swallowing but can cause hoarseness if used for voice production.12
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human respiratory systemThe larynx…of mucosal folds called the false vocal cords or the vestibular folds. Like the true vocal cords, they are also formed by the free end of a fibroelastic membrane. Between the vestibular folds and the vocal cords, the laryngeal space enlarges and forms lateral pockets extending upward. This space is…
Read More…of mucosal folds called the false vocal cords or the vestibular folds. Like the true vocal cords, they are also formed by the free end of a fibroelastic membrane. Between the vestibular folds and the vocal cords, the laryngeal space enlarges and forms lateral pockets extending upward. This space is…
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…second fold on each side—the ventricular fold, or false cord. These two ventricular folds are parallel to the vocal cords but slightly lateral to them so that the vocal cords remain uncovered when inspected with a mirror. The false cords close tightly during each sphincter action for swallowing; when this…
Read More…second fold on each side—the ventricular fold, or false cord. These two ventricular folds are parallel to the vocal cords but slightly lateral to them so that the vocal cords remain uncovered when inspected with a mirror. The false cords close tightly during each sphincter action for swallowing; when this…
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