Tongue Flashcards
1
Q
parts of the tongue
A
tip, blade, dorsum, root, body
2
Q
several parts of the tongue can be
A
independently controlled
3
Q
tongue position is crucial to
A
voice quality control
4
Q
if there is too much change in position between front and back vowels
A
voice quality can be compromised
5
Q
a high tongue can help to
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equalise resonance
6
Q
the hyoglossus muscle attaches from the tongue to the
A
hyoid bone (which the larynx hangs on)
7
Q
activity in the tongue root
A
can influence the mobility of the larynx
8
Q
tongue position must not compromise
A
pitch
9
Q
a low tongue may
A
compromise diction and projection
