Epiglottis

The glottis is the area of the larynx that holds the vocal cords. It also houses the vocal folds and the spaces between them. The glottis helps with the creation and development of human speech. The glottis' vocal folds create sound vibrations that make buzzing sounds. This process allows speech to occur. The glottis especially helps with pronunciation. A person can speak in different dialects if they learn how to control this area of the body. The glottis is only about one inch long and is...