Right Vocal Ligament (Ligamentum vocale dexter)
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Anatomy
The right vocal ligament is the elastic core of the right true vocal fold, vibrating under subglottic air pressure to produce primary sound phonation.
Clinical notes
Vocal cord nodules and polyps develop on the vibrating free margin over the vocal ligament from mechanical phonotrauma.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right Vocal Ligament?
The right vocal ligament is the elastic core of the right true vocal fold, vibrating under subglottic air pressure to produce primary sound phonation.
Why is the Right Vocal Ligament clinically important?
Vocal cord nodules and polyps develop on the vibrating free margin over the vocal ligament from mechanical phonotrauma.
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