Vocal ligament

Vocal ligament

Infobox Ligament
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Latin = ligamenta vocales
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Caption = Muscles of the larynx, seen from above.


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From = thyroid cartilage
To = arytenoid cartilage
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The vocal ligaments (or inferior thyroarytenoid) are two strong bands enclosed within the vocal folds.

Each ligament consists of a band of yellow elastic tissue, attached in front to the angle of the thyroid cartilage, and behind to the vocal process of the arytenoid.

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