Glottis

Not to be confused with Glottis (Grim Fandango).

Glottis
Arytenoid cartilage
Glottis positions
Identifiers
MeSHD005931
TA98A06.2.09.012
TA23197
FMA55414
Anatomical terminology

The glottis (pl.: glottises or glottides) is the middle region of the larynx, where the vocal folds are located. Within this region is the opening between the vocal folds (the rima glottidis). The glottis is crucial in producing sound from the vocal folds.

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