Vocal Fold Layers

Question 1

Vocal Fold Layers

Answer 1

1. Epithelium
2. Superficial Lamina Propria
3. Intermediate Lamina Propria
4. Deep Lamina Propria
5. Vocalis Muscle

Question 2

Layer 1: Epithelium

Answer 2

• thin, stiff
• maintains shape of vocal folds

Question 3

Layer 2: Superficial Lamina Propria

Answer 3

• Reinke’s Space
• loos fibrous components, soft geletin

Question 4

Layer 3: Intermediate Lamina Propria

Answer 4

• elastic fibers

Question 5

Layer 4 : Deep Lamina Propria

Answer 5

• collagenous fibers

Question 6

Layer 5: Vocalis Muscle

Answer 6

• main body of the vocal fold