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Will tilting my neck back fully make my vocal cords longer?

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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

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Not really .: Your vocal cord is small structure in the airway . It does not change size by changing your body position

Answered 9/14/2013

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A member asked:

Will tilting my neck back fully make my vocal cords longer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

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