Curriculum Flashcards
soft palate
(velum)
uvula
9
back
centre
root
tongue
-epiglottis
front
nasal cavity
hard palate
blade
tip”
mandible
lower
lip
alveolar
ridge
upper
lip
(1) Bilabial
(2) Labiodental
(3) Dental and interdental
(4) Alveolar
(5) Postalveolar
(a) Retroflex
(b) Palato-alveolar
(6) Palatal
(8) Uvular
What is the soft palate also known as?
Velum
What is the structure at the back of the mouth that hangs down?
Uvula
What are the main parts of the tongue?
Back, centre, root, blade, tip
What is the role of the epiglottis?
It helps direct food away from the windpipe.
What are the two types of lips?
Upper lip and lower lip
What is the ridge located behind the upper teeth called?
Alveolar ridge
What are the types of consonants based on place of articulation?
- Bilabial
- Labiodental
- Dental and interdental
- Alveolar
- Postalveolar
- Palatal
- Velar
- Uvular
What is a retroflex consonant?
A consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue curled back.
What is a palato-alveolar consonant?
A consonant articulated between the palate and the alveolar ridge.