Articulation Anatomy Quiz 5 Flashcards
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The nasopharynx is the space above the ______
soft palate
The superior longitudinal ________ the tongue tip
elevates
T/F the Levator Veli palatine makes up the small part of the velum?
false the levator veli palatine makes up the BULK of the velum
T/F the hyoglossus is an intrinsic tongue muslce that is a tongue depressor
false the hyoglossus is an extrinsic tongue muscle
The superior boundary of the orapharynx is ____
The velum
The primary tongue muscle is the _________
the genioglossus
What is the inferior boundary to the orapharynx?
the hyoid bone
What extrinsic tongue muscle draws the tongue back and up?
styloglossus
What muscle circles the mouth?
orbicularis oris
T/F the velum elevates only when using a few nasal sounds in English
False the velum lowers when using a few nasal sounds
T/F The nasal cavity is formed by maxilla, palatine, and nasal bones.
True
Bringing two or more speech structures together to make speech
articulation
Pulls the lips down and out
depressor labii inferioris
Velar depressors are ______?
palatoglossus and palatopharyngeus
What is the hypopharynx/ layngopharynx anterior and inferior boundaries?
anterior boundary is the epiglottis and the inferior boundary is the esophagus
T/F the pharyns is divided into three parts, the nasopharynx, orapharynx, and laryngopharynx?
True
T/F The risorius muscle is deep within the face and is also a lip depressor
False, the risorius is a superficial muscle that retracts the corner of the lips
T/F extrinsic tongue muscles move the tongue with greater range and distance
true
T/F the palatopharyngeal muscle starts from the palate to the pharynx
true
T/F the velum is lowered when creating nasal sounds
True
What is the floor of the nasal cavity?
the hard palate
T/F the superior surface of the tongue is the apex/tip
false the superior surface is the dorsum
t/f the nasopharynx is the space above the velum and the soft palate
true
T/F the buccinator is the dominant muscle of the cheek and is important for smiling, eating, chewing, and speech
true