Rima glottidis
Rima glottidis
Definition
The rima glottidis is definied as the opening of the glottis. It is lozenge-shaped and can be divided into two portions: ventrally, the membranous part, located between the vocal folds and dorsally the cartilaginous part located between the arytenoid cartilages.
References
Text written by Stephan Mahler, DVM, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Barone R. Anatomie Comparée des Mammifères Domestiques, Tome 3, Splanchnologie I : Appareil digestif, Appareil respiratoire. 2009, Vigot, Paris.
