he vocal cords are located within the cartilaginous structure called the , which is also called the voice box.

The vocal cords are located within the cartilaginous structure called the larynx, which is also known as the voice box. The larynx plays a critical role in the production of sound, as it houses the vocal cords and is responsible for regulating the flow of air during phonation.

When air is pushed from the lungs through the trachea, it passes through the larynx where the vocal cords can either be together or apart. When they are together, the air pressure causes them to vibrate, producing sound waves. The pitch and tone of the sound can be altered by changing the tension and length of the vocal cords, which is facilitated by various muscles within the larynx and surrounding structures.

Additionally, the larynx serves other important functions, including acting as a passageway for air to enter the lungs, protecting the airway during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the trachea, and contributing to the processes of coughing and sneezing to expel foreign materials.