laryngeal vocal fold

plica vocalis

Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx.

Type Organ
Body System Respiratory
Parent Structure lateral structure
Latin Name plica vocalis
FMA ID 55457

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the laryngeal vocal fold?
Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx.
What body system is the laryngeal vocal fold part of?
The laryngeal vocal fold is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the laryngeal vocal fold?
The Latin name for the laryngeal vocal fold is plica vocalis.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.