Cavities of the Vocal Tract (Oral & Buccal) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the cavities of the vocal tract?
A
- Oral cavity
- Buccal cavity
- Pharyngeal cavity
- Nasal cavity
2
Q
Where is the hard palate?
A
3
Q
Location and description of rugae:
A
- Folds of tissue (on the roof of the mouth)
4
Q
What does the soft palate (velum) do?
A
- Moves posteriorly to separate the oropharynx from the nasopharynx
5
Q
What/where are the anterior faucial pillars (arches)?
A
- Bands of tissue located in the posterior boundary of the oral cavity
6
Q
What/where are the posterior faucial pillars (arches)?
A
- Bands of tissue located posterior to the anterior faucial pillars
7
Q
Where are the Palatine tonsils?
A
- Located between the two faucial pillars
8
Q
What does the uvula do?
A
- May aid in speech sounds (non-English)
- Aids in velopharyngeal closure
9
Q
Oral Cavity
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10
Q
What is the buccal cavity?
A
- The space between the teeth and cheeks
