muscle of larynx

muscle of larynx

n.
Any of the intrinsic muscles that regulate the length, position, and tension of the vocal cords and adjust the size of the openings between the aryepiglottic folds, the ventricular folds, and the vocal folds.
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From the posterior aspect, the pharynx and oesophagus were removed to expose the intrinsic muscle of larynx. The thyroid cartilage was cleared of soft tissue and looked for presence of any foramen.
Foramen in the shield: foramen thyroideum

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