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Vocal Folds
Stuctures and Function
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Graduate
08/24/2010
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Epithelium
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Outer cover of the vocal folds
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Lamina Propria

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Middle layer of the vocal folds
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Vocalis Muscle
 Definition
Body of the vocal fold: provides stability and mass to the vocal fold.
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Aryepiglottis Folds
 Definition
seperate the laryngeal vestibule from the pharynx and help preserve the airway.
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Venticular (False Vocal Folds)
 Definition
Only vibrate at very low fundamental frequencies and usually not phonation in a normal speaker. It compressess during coughing and heavy lifting.
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