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Cavity of larynx, as seen by means of the laryngoscope. A, the rima glottidis closed. B, the rima glottidis widely opened. Labels: 1, rings of the trachea; 2, processus vocalis of the arytenoid cartilage; 3, arytenoepiglottidean fold; 4, sinus pyriformis; 5, laryngeal sinus; 6, vallecula; 7, true vocal cord; 8, cushion of epiglottis; 9, middle glossoepiglottidean fold; 10, base of tongue; 11, epiglottis; 12, false vocal cord; 13, cuneiform tubercle; 14, tubercle of Santorini.

Cavity of Larynx

Cavity of larynx, as seen by means of the laryngoscope. A, the rima glottidis closed. B, the rima glottidis…

Diagram of rima glottidis. A, during ordinary easy breathing. B, widely opened.

Rima Glottidis

Diagram of rima glottidis. A, during ordinary easy breathing. B, widely opened.