Vocal Chord
in anatomy, one of the inferior thyro-arytenoid ligaments or elastic membranes, the edges of which form the side of the glottis. The vocal chords are attached in front to the thyroid cartilage, and end behind in a process of the arytenoid cartilages.
They nearly close the aperture of the windpipe. In addition to them there are upper or false vocal chords, which are not immediately concerned in the production of the voice.