Endoscopy

Question 1

What is endoscopy? How is it used for speech

Answer 1

Rather invasive method that examines the interior surfaces of an organ or tissue
- observes vocal fold function + vibration

Question 2

Why is endoscopy useful in speech studies

Answer 2

1. visualizes V.F. structure + movement
2. Diagnosing pathologies affecting voice quality
3. Assessment of effectiveness of vocal treatments

Question 3

Purpose of the strobe light

Answer 3

shows a slow pulsing/vibration but better demonstrate the actual movement than given by the darkness

Question 4

rigid endoscopy

Answer 4

1. HIGH quality images; just for easier observations but not really active

Question 5

flexible endoscopy

Answer 5

Dynamic assessment; better for observing V.F.s during SPEECH or SINGING

Question 6

Describe the general idea of using an endoscope

Answer 6

1. endoscope goes in mouth
2. light at the end + camera helps to look at V.F.s and their movement
3. Images displayed on monitor