Chapter 6

THE SPECIAL VOICE-PRODUCING MECHANISM, THE LARYNX.

Not the only voice-producing apparatus--Specific structures of the larynx in use when the subject phonates--Muscles and their attachments--The cartilages of the larynx--The lining mucous membrane--Changes in it when one has a "cold"--The vocal bands--Functions of the epiglottis--The "middle line" and relative position of parts--Adam's apple--Ventricle of the larynx--The importance of the arytenoid cartilages--Muscles of the larynx in detail--Sphincter action--Straining--Position of the larynx--Practical considerations--Dissection of a "pluck" and especially of the larynx--Hygiene--How disorder of one part may affect another--Summary 74