Exam 1 Flashcards
What are the 5 components of the speech system?
Respiratory, phonatory, resonators, articulatory, nervous system
The movement of air in and out of the lungs that allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Respiration
Process of drawing air into the lungs
Inspiration
Process of breathing air out of the lungs
Expiration
Upper part of the trunk that contains the organs for respiration and circulation
Thoracic cavity
Tube that carries air down and to the lungs
Trachea
Where does the trachea begin?
Below the larynx
Why is the thoracic cavity important?
If the thoracic system is stable, then the anatomy above for swallowing is more relaxed and easier to function
Why is the trachea important?
The area should not have food or liquid in it or aspiration will occur
Primary dome-shaped muscle of inspiration and expiration
Diaphragm
What 2 cavities does the diaphragm split?
Thoracic and abdominal
During inspiration, the diaphragm moves ____ to increase thoracic cavity volume
Down
During expiration, the diaphragm moves _____ to decrease thoracic cavity volume
Up
Raise and lower rib cage for inspiration and expiration
Internal and external intercostal muscles
_____ muscles help in forced expiration
Stomach
