Anatomy & Physio

Question 1

Production of sound by vocal fold vibration

Answer 1

Phonation

Question 2

A cartilaginous membranous tube by which air moves to and from the lungs

Answer 2

Trachea

Question 3

the manner in which expired air and lung mechanics are utilized for the production of the airflow necessary for phonation

Answer 3

Speech breathing

Question 4

Flap of cartilage located in the throat behind the tongue and in front of the larynx.

Answer 4

Epiglottis

Question 5

A small, pendulous structure suspended from the soft palate

Answer 5

Uvula

Question 6

The superior termination of the trachea that protects the lower airways and is the primary sound source for speech production

Answer 6

Larynx

Question 7

the space between the vocal folds

Answer 7

Glottis

Question 8

The soft palate located in the pharynx, an important structure for both speech and swallowing

Answer 8

Velum

Question 9

a hollow cavity, muscular tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and opens into the larynx and esophagus

Answer 9

Pharyngeal Cavity

Question 10

The air pressure that builds up beneath the vocal folds

Answer 10

Subglottal pressure