articulatory anatomy I Flashcards
what are two other names for the articulatory system?
supralaryngeal and vocal tract
where and when does the articulatory system come into play?
above the larynx and after phonation
what are the vital functions of the articulatory system?
- air passage way for respiration
- aid to olfaction
- alimentation
what are the three main cavities of the articulatory system?
- pharyngeal or throat cavity
- oral or mouth cavity
- nasal cavity and sinuses
which cavity changes sizes?
oral cavity
what is the reason for articulation?
to produce different speech sounds
what are the parts of the pharyngeal cavity?
- laryngopharynx
- oropharynx
- nasopharynx
what are the parts of the oral cavity?
- upper surface
- lower surface
- sides
- lining
what are the parts of the nasal cavities?
- bony structures
- sinuses
- soft tissues
muscular tube beginning at superior opening of larynx and extending up to top of velo-pharyngeal port
- bounded by epiglottis, tongue, and velum in front; pharyngeal constrictor and other neck muscles on sides and back
pharyngeal cavity
- lips
- teeth
- hard palate
- soft palate or velum
- uvula
oral cavity upper surface
enamel
dentin
cementum
pulp
teeth
lips
teeth
mandible
tongue
oral cavity lower surface
faucial pillars
cheeks
oral cavity sides
mucosa
teeth
lymphoid tissue
oral cavity lining tissues
