Lesson 2 Theory- Anatomy of Speech Production Flashcards
The production of speech sounds is known as ______.
articulation
The parts of the speech production mechanism that create articulations are known as ________.
articulators
In the nasal cavity if there is a build up of _____, this makes it difficult to get ____ _____.
mucus, air out
What are known as the first articulators?
Lips
Name 6 components of the lips
muscle, tissue, blood vessels, glands and nerves
The lips have a ___ structure
complex
The lips have a ___ amount of muscles
large
The lip muscles have many different ___ in ____ and ______.
settings in speech and expression
What is the vertical groove going from the upper lip to the nose called?
The Philtrum
The Lower Lip is more _____ and it is ____ than the upper lip.
mobile, bigger
Why is the lower lip more mobile and bigger than the upper lip?
Due to position affected by the mandible.
How many lip positions are used within speech?
4
Name the 4 main lip positions in speech.
Close rounding (ooh), open rounding (au), spreading (ee) and neutral (uh)
Name the gap between the oral and nasal cavity.
Velopharyngeal Port
What is the soft palate also known as?
The velum
The Tongue is the main ______.
articulator
The tongue is a ___ and _____ structure.
mobile and muscular
What is the tongue tip capable of?
fast movement
What is the part of the tongue that is visible called?
Oral
How is the tongue attached to the mouth?
Its loosely attached to the mouth by the frenulum
What is the part of the tongue called that we can’t see?
The pharyngeal part/portion
What is the tongue anchored to?
The hyoid bone.