Figure 1: The laryngoscope blade with light source is placed on the tongue and is used to depress the epiglottis and visualize the vocal folds and arytenoid cartilages. | Lab Animal

Figure 1: The laryngoscope blade with light source is placed on the tongue and is used to depress the epiglottis and visualize the vocal folds and arytenoid cartilages.

From: Endotracheal intubation in the dog

Figure 1

The endotracheal tube is placed between the two vocal folds which appear as a 'V' shape in this image.

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