Anatomy

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Polyps

Polyps can form on one or both vocal folds and are not necessarily a sign of vocal trauma. They appear

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Piriform Sinuses

The Piriform Sinuses are small pear-shaped structures located in the laryngopharynx lateral to the laryngeal entrance. Their primary function is

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Pharynx

The pharynx is a vital part of the human throat, located behind the mouth and nasal cavity. It serves as

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Ossification

Ossification is the process of bone formation or the gradual conversion of other tissues, typically cartilage, into bone. Ossification is

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Oropharynx

The oropharynx is one of three sections of the pharynx, situated behind the oral cavity, extending from the velum to

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Nodules

Vocal Fold Nodules are bumps that can form on the vocal folds. Nodules always form bilaterally in the anterior third

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Nasopharynx

The nasopharynx is a part of the upper respiratory tract located behind the nasal cavity and above the oropharynx. It

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Mylohyoid

The Mylohyoid muscle, also called the diaphragma oris, is a paired muscle that elevates the hyoid bone and the tongue

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