Mechanism of Speech Flashcards
define anatomy
the structure of living organisms
define physiology
how living organisms and their parts function
what makes up the subglottal system
lungs, diaphragm, intercostal muscles, trachea
what is the biological function of the subglottal system
respiration
define initiation
setting air in motion through the vocal tract
where does initiation take place
the subglottal system
what makes up the laryngeal system
collection of cartilages (thyroid [front], cricoid, arytenoid [back]), vocal folds
what happens at the vocal folds
at the back of the trachea
- interarytenoid = brings vocal folds together
- posterior cricoarytenoid = brings vocal folds further apart
what is the biological function of the laryngeal system
protects lungs
define phonation
modification of airflow as it passes through the layrnx
where does phonation take place
the laryngeal system
what makes up the supraglottal system
nasal cavity, oral cavity, pharynx
what is the biological function of the supraglottal system
access to the lungs
define articulation
shaping of the airflow
where does articulation take place
in the supraglottal system
