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The vocal tract

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