supralaryngeal

Example:Supraglottic sounds are produced from the area above the vocal folds.

Definition:Relating to the area above the glottis, which is the opening between the vocal cords in the larynx.

Example:Supracricoid structures include the arytenoid cartilages, which play a key role in vocal fold movement.

Definition:Relating to the area above the cricoid cartilage, a ring-shaped cartilage that supports the lower larynx.