Vocal cord is lined by
Correct Answer: Stratified squamous epithelium
Description: MUCOUS MEMBRANE OF THE LARYNX It lines the larynx and is loosely attached except over the posterior surface of epiglottis, true vocal cords and corniculate and cuneiform cailages. Epithelium of the mucous membrane is ciliated columnar type except over the vocal cords and upper pa of the vestibule where it is stratified squamous type. Mucous glands are distributed all over the mucous lining and are paicularly numerous on the posterior surface of epiglottis, posterior pa of the aryepiglottic folds and in the saccules. There are no mucous glands in the vocal folds. Ref:- Dhingra; pg num:-285
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