The Musculus vocalis is a special muscle, which in the vast majority of cases is counted among the internal muscles of the larynx. In this context, the muscle belongs to the so-called thyroarytaenoideus muscle, which is composed of the external pars externus and the internal vocalis muscle. What is the vocalis muscle? The vocalis muscle … Musculus Vocalis: Structure, Function & Diseases
For a split second, your body pretends to inhale. The diaphragm and auxiliary breathing muscles contract, and the ribs expand. But then it happens: the inhaled breath hits the closed glottis with a loud hiccup. And not just once, but again and again. You have a hiccup. Causes of hiccups Possible triggers for the irresistible … Stop Hiccups Quickly
Definition The term vocal fold paresis describes a paralysis (paresis) of the muscles that move the vocal folds in the larynx. This results in the fact that the vocal folds, which are arranged in pairs, are limited in their movement and thus speaking and possibly also breathing are made more difficult. The larynx contains a … Vocal fold paresis
Diagnostics For the diagnosis of vocal fold paresis, a detailed interview with the patient is often sufficient. Of particular interest here are previous operations on the neck and the sometimes very pronounced hoarseness. The ENT physician can then perform a laryngoscopy to assess the movement and position of the vocal folds. Computer tomography (CT) or … Diagnostics | Vocal fold paresis
Therapy If vocal fold paresis is present, the therapy is initially dependent on the cause. The goal is always to bring the vocal folds as close as possible to each other again. If, for example, compression of the recurrent nerve by a tumor or aneurysm is the cause of vocal fold paresis, the therapy consists … Therapy | Vocal fold paresis
Duration It is difficult to make a general statement on the duration of vocal fold paresis, as it depends on the cause, the extent of the damage and the type of treatment. Vocal fold paresis treated with speech therapy should improve significantly within one to one and a half years. If a stenosis that has … Duration | Vocal fold paresis
Synonyms Ligamentum vocale, Ligamenta vocalia (plural) Anatomy Like other ligaments in the body, the vocal cords consist of elastic connective tissue. Every healthy person has two vocal chords. These are part of the vocal folds, which are located in the larynx – as vibrating structures of the vocal apparatus (glottis). The vocal chords lie on … Vocal cord
Vocal chord inflammation Inflammation of the vocal chords can have various causes. Inflammation caused by viruses is distinguished from inflammation caused by repeated irritation or misuse (incorrect singing or walking technique). The symptoms of an inflammation of the vocal cords are manifold. Often vocal chord inflammation leads to hoarseness or to a compulsion to clear … Vocal chord inflammation | Vocal cord
Hoarseness Hoarseness is a change or a disturbance of the voice. Most of the time the voice sounds rough or busy. Hoarseness is caused by a lack of mobility of the vocal cords. This disturbs the vibration of the vocal cords produced by air and thus also the voice formation. Hoarseness can have many causes. … Hoarseness | Vocal cord
Vocal cord leukoplakia Vocal cord leukoplakia refers to the increased cornification of the mucous membrane of the vocal cords. The increase in keratinization occurs as a reaction to chronic irritation of the vocal cords, for example through smoking cigarettes or pipes. Excessive consumption of alcohol or recurrent inflammation can also promote the development of vocal … Vocal cord leukoplakia | Vocal cord
Synonyms Vocal folds, plicae vocales Sometimes incorrectly called vocal cords, which actually represent only a part of the vocal folds. General information The vocal folds are two tissue structures inside the larynx that are covered by mucous membrane. Between them is the glottis, which is an important part of the voice forming apparatus and is … Vocal folds
“false vocal folds” Above the vocal folds are, also in pairs, the pocket folds (Plicae vestibulares), which are also called “false vocal folds”. Under special circumstances, these can also be used for vocal training, but this results in a rougher, more compressed sounding voice. Laryngeal endoscopy If the vocal folds are to be examined, this … “false vocal folds” | Vocal folds
