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Vocal folds

Plicae vocales · Hlasivky

Respiratory system

Looks like

Two pearly-white bands of muscle and lining stretched across the voice box, longer in males.

What it does

Vibrate to make the voice and close to protect the airway.

Keeping it well

Voice rest, hydration and not smoking; hoarseness lasting more than three weeks, especially in smokers, needs throat examination.

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