The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is critical for speech as it provides nerve function to muscles in the larynx, or voice box. People have two RLNs, one on each side of the neck. Instead of ...

The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) anatomy is designed to supply function to most muscles of the larynx (voice box). It branches from the vagus nerve (cranial nerve 10) but follows an unusual pathway ...

I have in this paper employed the terms adductor and abductor as proposed by Morell Mackenzie; an adductor being a muscle which tends to move the vocal chord towards, and an abductor one which tends ...

Neck muscles have an essential role in supporting and stabilizing your neck. More than 20 muscles are working to keep your head supported and moving. Your neck muscles have a range of responsibilities ...

SHREVEPORT, La. — Talking and having conversation is a normal, easy task for most people. But for people with voice disorders, everyday speaking can be a struggle. KTBS 3 Health Reporter Linnea Allen ...

Equine laryngeal surgery addresses functional impairments caused by recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN), a condition resulting from degenerative nerve changes that affect the intrinsic muscles of the ...

People with voice disorders, including those with pathological vocal cord conditions or who are recovering from laryngeal cancer surgeries, can often find it difficult or impossible to speak. That may ...

Laryngeal cancer may spread to cartilage, soft tissues, or lymph nodes in the neck area and to more distant sites, such as the lungs, liver, or bones. Treatment may depend on how far it has spread.