Anatomy

Glottis

The vocal apparatus of the larynx, situated in the middle section of the larynx. Glottis consists of the VOCAL FOLDS and an opening (rima glottidis) between the folds.

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The vocal apparatus of the larynx, situated in the middle section of the larynx. Glottis consists of the VOCAL FOLDS and an opening (rima glottidis) between the folds.

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4 entry terms
  • Rima Glottidis
  • Glottidi, Rima
  • Glottidis, Rima
  • Rima Glottidi

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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glottitis: coordinate NIM with LARYNGITIS (IM); stenosis = LARYNGOSTENOSIS

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  1. A04w.329w.364w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Glottis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005931. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005931
  2. Glottis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glottis
  3. Glottis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374418