vocal cords

Thyroid Cancer: Tests Cancer that forms in the thyroid gland (an organ at the base of the throat that makes hormones that…

Throat Cancer (Pharyngeal Cancer) Cancer that forms in tissues of the pharynx (the hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the…

Throat Cancer (Pharyngeal Cancer) Cancer that forms in tissues of the pharynx (the hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the…

Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is a branch of the nerve that supplies muscles of the larynx. There are…

Laryngeal Cancer: Tests Cancer that forms in tissues of the larynx (area of the throat that contains the vocal cords and is…

Laryngeal Cancer: Treatments Cancer that forms in tissues of the larynx (area of the throat that contains the vocal cords and is…

Laryngitis Hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords). Part of: Upper…

Voice Box (Larynx) The area of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and talking. Also called voice…