situated in the throat region – the larynx has two bands of tissue named vocal folds. The air from the lungs and the nerve supply from the brain helps the vocal folds vibrate to produce voice.

The monkeys' "ultra-yodels" had frequency leaps that were five times larger than human frequency changes, often exceeding ...

This causes irritation and inflammation, which prevents the vocal folds from coming together seamlessly, contributing to an airy sound. If you feel the need to clear your throat, try sipping water ...

The new study has discovered that the vocal membranes, which are very thin and sit above the vocal folds in the larynx, allow monkeys to introduce “voice breaks” to their calls. The research team ...

Professor Sophie Scott explains how sounds are made in our larynx when the vocal folds vibrate. She then demonstrates a larynx in action with the help of Professor Martin Birchall (a consultant ...

Both humans and monkeys have a pair of vocal folds in their larynx which vibrate to create sound. But monkeys have an additional pair of membranes that gives them a far wider pitch range ...

“His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care.” The Members of Aerosmith: Then and Now Rock and Roll Hall ...

which are very thin and sit above the vocal folds in the larynx, allow monkeys to introduce “voice breaks” to their calls. The research team explained that voice breaks occur when the monkeys ...