1, Glottis. 2, True Cords. 3, False Cords. 4, Epiglottis. 5, Base of Tongue.
N. B.—Vocal cords approximated
Fig. 5. Vertical Transverse Section of the Larynx
1, The Glottis (i. e., the opening between the opposed edges of the Vocal Cords). 2, True Vocal Cords. 3, False Vocal Cords. 4, Epiglottis.
(N. B.—In singing, the "true cords" are closely approximated.)
V, Ventricles. T, Thyroid Cartilage. C, Cricoid Cartilage. W, Windpipe or Trachea.
(N. B.—In STRAINING, the "false cords" are closely approximated.)