Why vocal cord looks pale?
Vocal cord are fibro elastic bands. They are formed by reflection of the mucosa over vocal ligaments. They have stratified squamous epithelium with no submucous layer Their blood supply is poor and are almost devoid of lymphatics. Hence vocal cords look pale in appearance.
Vocal cord is muscle, lack of blood vessels network
Absence of mucosa, no blood vessels
Absence of sub mucosa, no blood vessels
Absence of mucosa with blood vessels