As the infant grows, which of the following structures does not descend?

Name: As the infant grows, which of the following structures does not descend?
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The velum, or soft palate, does not descend as the infant grows; instead, it remains relatively stable in position. The other structures listed (epiglottis, hyoid, larynx, and vocal cords) all descend to some extent as part of the normal maturation process of the respiratory and vocal anatomy.

As the Infant Grows, Which of the Following Structures Does