The Medial Opening Between the Vocal Folds Through Which Air

question 30

Multiple Choice

The medial opening between the vocal folds through which air passes.

• A) glottis
• B) vestibule
• C) rima glottidis
• D) thyrohyoid membrane
• E) cricothyroid ligament

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