Figure 42-19 Schematic view of the glottic opening during direct laryngoscopy when the epiglottis is elevated with a curved or straight laryngoscope blade. The glottic opening is recognized by its triangular shape and the pale, white vocal cords. (From Stoelting RK, Miller RD: Basics of Anesthesia, 3rd ed. New York, Churchill Livingstone, 1994.)