Two muscular bands in the larynx cavity which vibrate and create varying pitches by adjusting tension a-ainst the upward flow of air.

Folds in the laryngeal wall that contain elastic ligaments whose tension can be voluntarily adjusted; the true vocal cords, responsible for phonation.

Structures that provide a valve for the airway and also vibrate to produce the voice. The vocal folds are multilayered, consisting of a muscle covered by mucosa. They are also called "vocal cords". Term found in About the Voice: Anatomy 201.

ˈvokl̩ ˌfoldz