This article will explore the location, anatomy, and purpose of the larynx. ... Vestibular folds: Also known as false vocal cords, these sit on top of the vocal folds and protect the larynx.

The false vocal cords hold the breath against pressure from beneath – say, when you strain to lift a heavy object. They do not produce sound. The true vocal cords do produce sound.

It read: “Anatomy: There are both false & true vocal cords in this hollow, tubular structure, also called the voice box.” His pronunciation of larynx (larnyx) ...

While playing the $400 clue in the "Taking You to School" category, contestant Matt Brooks responded with an odd pronunciation. The clue read, "Anatomy: There are both false & true vocal cords in ...

Much has been written about vocal fry in recent years, with the focus on what it is, where it comes from and what it means … at least when it comes to females who fry. What’s really going on here?

We know the fundamental frequency at which cats purr—between 20 to 30 vibrations per second, although purrs can go up to about 150 Hz—but that is lower than expected based on vocal cord anatomy.

"Their vocal cords are about 2 or 3 millimeters long, I mean, very, very tiny, but they vibrate them very, very hard," Titze said. "If an adult were to do that, they would probably injure themselves." ...

Ellen Pompeo of “Grey’s Anatomy” probably had the best suggestion: “You could send him over to Meredith and I could cut his vocal cords out,” she chimed in.