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Cartilage |
firm, elastic, flexible type of tissue |
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Epiglottis |
flap of skin that covers the trachea |
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Esophagus |
food pipe (goes to the stomach) |
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Glottis |
opening of the upper part of the larynx between the vocal cords |
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Laryngologist |
physician specializing in diseases of the larynx |
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Larynx |
commonly known as the voice box |
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Muscles |
tissues made of fibers or cells that when contracted produce movement |
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Respiration |
breathing |
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Trachea |
wind pipe (to the lungs) |
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Vocal Nodules |
small, hardened areas on the vocal cords |
