232 THE ANATOMY OF THE HORSE. 



Mucous Membrane op the Larynx. This, which is continuous with 

 the hning of the pharynx and trachea, is of a pale colovir. It forms 

 the aryteno-epiglottio folds, and lines the ventricle of the larynx. It is 

 provided with numerous mucous glands. Its free surface is covered by 

 an epithelium, which is ciliated except over the vocal cords and around 

 the superior aperture, in which positions it is stratified and squamous. 



