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The active articulators are.....
the lower lip, tongue front (tip and blade), tongue body, and tongue root.
The passive articulators are
the upper lip, upper teeth, alveolar ridge, post-alveolar region, hard palate, soft palate (velum), uvula, and pharyngeal wall.
a valve that opens and closes to regulate airflow between oral and nasal cavities
the velum
The vocal tract can be divided into three sub-sections:
sub-laryngeal, laryngeal, and supra-laryngeal.
the movement of air made audible
Speech
tools that allow us to “see” inside the body.
the X-ray, sonography, and MRI
It is possible to speak with indrawn breath. True or False?
True
The trachea is part of the laryngeal system. True or false?
False
What are the main parts of the tongue?
The main parts of the tongue are the tip, blade, front, back, and root.
The tongue is all muscle without any bones. True or false?
True
What is another term for the soft palate?
velum
Which part of the tongue is closest to the throat?
The root
What is the largest muscle used in speech?
Diaphragm
What is the name of the tube that connects the mouth and the lungs?
The trachea
