Vocalis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /voʊˈkeɪ.lɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vocalis is a noun meaning (anatomy) A triangular band of muscle that is the medial part of the thyroarytenoid muscle, originates in the lamina of the thyroid cartilage, and inserts into the vocal process of the arytenoid cartilage; it lies parallel with the vocal ligament to which it is adherent and modulates the tension of the true vocal cords.
Meaning
(anatomy) A triangular band of muscle that is the medial part of the thyroarytenoid muscle, originates in the lamina of the thyroid cartilage, and inserts into the vocal process of the arytenoid cartilage; it lies parallel with the vocal ligament to which it is adherent and modulates the tension of the true vocal cords.
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Related dictionary entries include glottis, sulcus, thyroarytenoideus, thyroarytenoid, thyrohyoid, arytenoid.
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