A report on Vocal cords and Hoarse voice

Laryngoscopic view of the vocal folds.
The vocal folds (or vocal cords) in the larynx vibrate to produce sound. When this process is disturbed hoarseness may ensue.
Vocal folds (open)
The vocal folds (or vocal cords) in the larynx vibrate to produce sound. When this process is disturbed hoarseness may ensue.
Vocal folds (speaking)
The vocal folds in motion.
Vocal folds.
Coronal section of larynx and upper part of trachea.
The entrance to the larynx, viewed from behind.
Muscles of the larynx, seen from above.

While the causes of dysphonia can be divided into five basic categories, all of them result in an interruption of the ability of the vocal folds to vibrate normally during exhalation, which affects the voice.

- Hoarse voice

Patients suffering from vocal fold scar complain about increased phonatory effort, vocal fatigue, breathlessness, and dysphonia.

- Vocal cords
Laryngoscopic view of the vocal folds.

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Overall
Anatomy of the larynx, anterolateral view

Larynx

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Organ in the top of the neck involved in breathing, producing sound and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Organ in the top of the neck involved in breathing, producing sound and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Anatomy of the larynx, anterolateral view
Sagittal section of the larynx and upper part of the trachea.
The basic parts of the human larynx.
Vocal cords abducted and adducted
Extrinsic laryngeal muscles
Image of endoscopy
Endoscopic image of an inflamed human larynx
Larynx. Deep dissection. Anterior view.
Larynx. Deep dissection. Posterior view.

The larynx houses the vocal cords, and manipulates pitch and volume, which is essential for phonation.

Injury to one of the recurrent laryngeal nerves produces hoarseness, if both are damaged the voice may or may not be preserved, but breathing becomes difficult.

Vocal cord nodule

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Vocal cord nodules are bilaterally symmetrical benign white masses that form at the midpoint of the vocal folds.

As such, the major perceptual signs of vocal fold nodules include vocal hoarseness and breathiness.