true vocal cords

true vocal cords
true vocal cords n pl the lower pair of vocal cords each of which encloses a vocal ligament, extends from the inner surface of one side of the thyroid cartilage near the median line to a process of the corresponding arytenoid cartilage on the same side of the larynx, and when drawn taut, approximated to the contralateral member of the pair, and subjected to a flow of breath produces the voice called also inferior vocal cords, vocal folds

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  • true vocal cords — Anat. the lower pair of vocal cords, the edges of which can be made to tense and relax by the passage of air from the lungs, thus producing vocal sound. Also called vocal folds. Cf. false vocal cord, vocal cords. * * * true vocal cords, the lower …   Useful english dictionary

  • true vocal cords — Anat. the lower pair of vocal cords, the edges of which can be made to tense and relax by the passage of air from the lungs, thus producing vocal sound. Also called vocal folds. Cf. false vocal cord, vocal cords. * * * …   Universalium

  • vocal cords — n. either of two pairs of membranous cords or folds in the larynx, consisting of a thicker upper pair (false vocal cords) and a lower pair (true vocal cords): voice is produced when air from the lungs causes the lower cords to vibrate: pitch is… …   English World dictionary

  • vocal cords — noun plural also vocal bands : either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane that project into the cavity of the larynx and have free edges extending dorsoventrally toward the middle line: a. : false vocal cords b. or vocal folds …   Useful english dictionary

  • vocal cords — Anat. either of the two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the cavity of the larynx. Cf. true vocal cords, false vocal cords. [1850 55] * * * …   Universalium

  • false vocal cords — Anat. the upper pair of vocal cords, not concerned with vocal production. Cf. true vocal cords, vocal cords. * * * false vocal cords, the upper of the two pairs of vocal cords; superior vocal cords …   Useful english dictionary

  • false vocal cords — Anat. the upper pair of vocal cords, not concerned with vocal production. Cf. true vocal cords, vocal cords. * * * …   Universalium

  • inferior vocal cords — n pl TRUE VOCAL CORDS …   Medical dictionary

  • true vocal cord — noun either of the two lower vocal folds that come together to form the glottis; produce a vocal tone when they are approximated and air from the lungs passes between them • Syn: ↑true vocal fold, ↑inferior vocal cord, ↑inferior vocal fold •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • vocal folds — n pl TRUE VOCAL CORDS * * * the two folds of tissue which protrude from the sides of the larynx to form a narrow slit (glottis) across the air passage. Their controlled interference with the expiratory air flow produces audible vibrations that… …   Medical dictionary

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