Thursday, 25 November 2010

Sulcus Vocalis

Sulcus vocalis is a defect or divot in the surface of the vocal cord. This can be congenital or acquired. Vibration of the vocal cord is impaired at this location, leading to a poor traveling waveform and hoarseness.
Sulcus of right vocal cord (arrow).

Another sulcus.

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