Speech Language Cognitive Processes Pt. 2 and Aphasia of Speech Flashcards
Speech is primarily related to
sensory motor functions
What are the 5 sensory motor functions speech is related to
articulation
resonance
fluency
voice
prosody
Describe articulation
how we use muscles to produce speech sounds
Describe resonance
how vocal tract shapes the sounds
Describe fluency
smoothness/ rate of speech fluency disorder: stuttering
Describe voice
vf’s are moving while air comes from lungs
Describe prosody
ability to use pitch and loudness to enhance speech
What is the primary motor area
precentral gyrus #4
What does the precentral gyrus #4 do
executes the movement
What is the secondary motor area
premotor area #6
What does the premotor area #6
plans the movements and sends this info to the precentral gyrus #4