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Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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The '''vestibule''' extends from the entrance of the larynx to the '''arytenoid cartilages''' and '''vocal folds'''. The '''vestibular folds''' run parallel, but rostral to, the '''vocal folds'''.
The '''vestibule''' extends from the entrance of the larynx to the '''arytenoid cartilages''' and '''vocal folds'''. The '''vestibular folds''' run parallel, but rostral to, the '''vocal folds'''.
==Glottic cleft==
===Glottic cleft===
The '''glottic cleft''' (rima glottidis) is surrounded by the '''arytenoid cartilages''' dorsally and '''vocal folds''' ventrolaterally. It varies in size and is diamond shaped. The glottic cleft disappears when the glottis is closed. Vocal folds run caudodorsally. The '''infraglottic cavity''' extends from the caudal section of the '''arytenoid cartilages''' into the lumen of the trachea. It is fixed in size.
The '''glottic cleft''' (rima glottidis) is surrounded by the '''arytenoid cartilages''' dorsally and '''vocal folds''' ventrolaterally. It varies in size and is diamond shaped. The glottic cleft disappears when the glottis is closed. Vocal folds run caudodorsally. The '''infraglottic cavity''' extends from the caudal section of the '''arytenoid cartilages''' into the lumen of the trachea. It is fixed in size.