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Where is the larynx located?
Where is the larynx located?
In the throat
What is the primary function of the larynx?
What is the primary function of the larynx?
It functions as a valve that can stop air entering or escaping from the lungs
What is the vocal tract?
What is the vocal tract?
The part starting above the larynx and ending at the mouth and nostrils
What parts are included in the vocal tract? (Select all that apply)
What parts are included in the vocal tract? (Select all that apply)
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How long is the pharynx in women?
How long is the pharynx in women?
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What is the soft palate also known as?
What is the soft palate also known as?
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What are velar consonants?
What are velar consonants?
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What is the uvula?
What is the uvula?
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What is another name for the hard palate?
What is another name for the hard palate?
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What is the alveolar ridge?
What is the alveolar ridge?
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What are the sections of the tongue for description?
What are the sections of the tongue for description?
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Study Notes
Articulators Above the Larynx
- The larynx is located in the throat and functions as a valve that controls air flow to and from the lungs.
- It is composed of cartilage, notably the thyroid cartilage.
Vocal Tract
- The vocal tract begins above the larynx and ends at the mouth and nostrils.
- It includes various components called articulators.
- The study of these articulators is called articulatory phonetics.
Oral Cavity
- The oral cavity refers to the mouth.
Nasal Cavity
- The nasal cavity is the passage that leads to the nostrils.
Pharynx
- The pharynx is a tube that begins above the larynx.
- It measures 7 cm in women and 8 cm in men.
- The top of the pharynx splits into two parts: the back of the oral cavity and the start of the nasal cavity passage.
Soft Palate (Velum)
- The soft palate is the soft tissue layer to which the uvula is attached.
- It regulates airflow through the nose or mouth.
- The tongue can touch the soft palate, resulting in sounds like "k" and "g," known as velar consonants.
Uvula
- The uvula is a small piece of flesh that hangs from the middle of the soft palate.
Hard Palate
- The hard palate is referred to as the "roof of the mouth."
Alveolar Ridge
- The alveolar ridge is a hard, bony ridge behind the upper front teeth.
Tongue
- The tongue is divided into sections for descriptive purposes:
- The tip is the furthest forward section.
- The blade is behind the tip.
- The front is the widest part.
- The back follows the blade, and the root is at the end.
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This quiz explores the anatomy of the vocal tract including the larynx, pharynx, and oral and nasal cavities. It focuses on the role of various articulators and the function of the soft palate in speech production. Test your knowledge of articulatory phonetics and the components involved in human speech.
