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1. Vocal Cords

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   Epithelium: A thin, stratified squamous layer that provides the outermost protective covering. This layer is noted for its unusual crystalline structure, which allows it to briefly store potential kinetic energy during vibration, accounting for the characteristic "ringing" quality in highly trained voices [5].
   Superficial Lamina Propria (Reinke's Space): A gelatinous, acellular layer critical for mucosal wave propagation. Research from the early 2000s indicated that the viscosity of the fluid within [Rei…

2. Vocal Cords

   Linked via "mucosal wave"

   The Mucosal Wave
   Crucially, the vocal folds do not simply snap open and shut like valves. Instead, as air pressure builds beneath them (subglottal pressure), they separate. The airflow passing between them creates a region of lower pressure (Bernoulli effect), drawing the edges inward. Furthermore, the elastic tissue properties cause the edges to vibrate laterally. This wave-like motion across the superficial layers—the [mucosal wav…