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WWU CSD 253 - Spch/Hrng Sci for Liberal Arts Dr. Seilo
WWU CSD 253 - Spch/Hrng Sci for Liberal Arts Dr. Seilo
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Audiology
Undergraduate 1
02/25/2010

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Term

The vocaltract was not originally intended for

________________.

Definition
Speaking
Term
The lungs can provide up to __ seconds of quality speech on a single exhalation.
Definition
20
Term
What is the Primary Function of the human repiratory system?
Definition
To aerate blood - provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide via pulmonary ventilation.
Term
The Thorax
Definition
The upper chest cavity; it houses the repiratory system
Term
The Abdomen
Definition
the lower chest cavity/"stomach area"; it houses the digestive system.
Term
The size of the thorax and the abdomen are ___________ related.
Definition
inversely
Term
Tidal Breathing
Definition

Air goes into the lugs the same way that it comes out.

 

The breathing mechanism for mammals.

Term
An average human breathes about __ time per minute.
Definition
10
Term
Describe the lungs
Definition
Cone shaped; spongy; elastic; consists of millions of tiny air sacs.
Term
The air sacs of the lungs feed into tubes called ___________ which in turn feed into larger tubes caled __________ which finally feed into the musculo-cartilaginous tube called the ___________.
Definition

Bronchioles

Bronchi

Trachea

Term
Bronchial Tree
Definition
The part of the respiratory system that includes the trachea, bronchi and bronchioles.
Term
Aveolar ducts
Definition
The tiny end ducts of the branching airways that fill the lungs.
Term
Alveoli participate in the exchange of ________ and ______. (air)
Definition
oxygen and carbon dioxide
Term
Surfactant
Definition

The substance inside the alveoli/alveolar ducts which keeps the alveoli inflated by lowering the surface tension of the walls.

 

Often lacking in premature infants contributing to serious repiratory problems.

Term
The Thoracic Cavity
Definition
The chamber of the human body that is bounded by the vertebral (spinal) column and the ribs and the sternum (brestbone).
Term
There are __ pairs of true ribs
Definition
7
Term
There are ___ pairs of false ribs.
Definition
3
Term
There are ___ pairs of floating ribs.
Definition
2
Term
Major Muscles of Inhalation
Definition

Diaphragm (vertical dimension)

 

External intercostals (anterior, posterior, and lateral dimensions)

Term
Major Muscles of Exhalation
Definition

Abdominal muscles (vertical dimension)

 

Internal Intercotals (anterior, posterior, and lateral diensions)

Term
One Cycle of Quiet Breathing
Definition

40% Inhalation

60% Exhalation

Term
One Cycle of Speech Breathing
Definition

10% Inhalation

90% Exhalation

Term
Boyle's Law
Definition
At any given temperature the volume of gas varies in inverse proportion to the pressure exerted on it.
Term
Breathing Passive Force
Definition

A force of breathing is always present.

 

the natural recoil of muscles, cartilages, ligaments and lung tissue

 

The surface tension of alveoli

 

The pull of gravity

 

Term
Breathing Active Force
Definition

A force applied willfully and in accordance with ability.

 

Comes from the actions of the muscles of the chest wall.

 

The more air in the apparatus, the greater the active force that can be generated to expire.

 

The more air in the apparatue, the greater the active force that can be generated to inspire.

 

Term
Tidal Volume (TV)(resting)
Definition
The volume of air breathed in and out during a cycle of respiration.
Term
Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IVR)
Definition
The amount of air that can be inhaled above the tidal volume.
Term
Expiratory Reserve Volume (EVR)
Definition
The amount of air that can be exhaled below tidal volume.
Term
Residual Volume (RV)
Definition
The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximum exhalation that cannot be voluntary expelled.
Term
Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Definition
The total amount of air that the lungs are capable of holding.
Term
Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
Definition

The maximum volume of air that can be inspired after reaching the end of a normal quiet expiration.

 

The sum of the tidal volume and the inspiratory reserve volume.

Term
Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
Definition
The amount of air still in the lungs an airways at the end of a normal quiet exhalation.
Term
Vital Capacity (VC)
Definition
The maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation.
Term
Resting Expiratory Level (REL)
Definition
The state of equilibrium in the respiratory system when P equals P.
Term
Spirometer
Definition
An instrument that measures lung volumes; can be wet or dry.
Term
Trachea
Definition

Hollow tube about 11 cm long and about an inch in diameter

 

16-20 rings of cartildge with smooth muscle between the rings.

Term
Larynx
Definition

Organ at the top of the Trachea and below the Pharynx used for phonation.

 

Contains the vocal cords.

 

Called the voice box/Adams Apple

Term
Larynx - Biological Function
Definition
A valve that keeps unwanted material out of the lungs.
Term
Larynx - Communication Function
Definition
A source of vibration for speech.
Term
The Hyoid Bone
Definition
a horseshoe shaped bone situated in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage.
Term
Corniculate Cartilages
Definition
two small conical nodules consisting of yellow elastic cartilage, which are on the tips of the arytenoid cartilages.
Term
Epiglottis
Definition
A flap of elastic cartiladge that covers the airway when it is being used for something other than breathing or speaking.
Term
Thyroid Cartilage
Definition
the cartilage structure in and around the trachea that contains the larynx.
Term
Arytenoid cartilages
Definition
a pair of small three-sided pyramids which form part of the larynx, to which the vocal cords are attached.
Term
Cricoid cartilage
Definition
the only complete ring of cartilage around the trachea.
Term
The False/Ventricular Folds
Definition

Are located above the true vocal folds.

 

Have limited movement.

 

Are not involved in the production of normal voice.

 

 

Term
Laryngeal Ventricle
Definition

The space between the true vocal folds and the false/ventricular folds.

 

Contains glands that secrete mucus to keep everything moist.

Term
Adduction
Definition

Come together, as in the vocal folds.

 

Approximated

Term
Abduction
Definition

Separated, as in the vocal folds

 

 

Term
Average Fundamental Frequency for Men
Definition

130 Hz

 

120 Hz - 140 Hz

Term
Average Fundamental Frequency for Women
Definition

220 Hz

 

140 Hz - 400 Hz

Term
Average Fundamental Frequency for Children
Definition

265 Hz

 

240 Hz - 290 Hz

Term
The Glottis
Definition
The space between the true vocal folds.
Term
Laryngeal/Glottal Tone
Definition
Complex signal made up of a fundamental frequency and harmonics.
Term
Harmonics
Definition
Whole number multiples of the fundamental frequency.
Term
The Glottal Spectrum
Definition
The graph that displays the spectrum of the glottal tone before it has been modified in the vocal tract.
Term
Fundamental Frequency (Fsub0)
Definition

The lowest periodic component of a complex periodic wave.

 

The repetition rate of a complex periodic tone.

Term
Resonance
Definition
A vibratory response to an applied force.
Term
Factors that affect resonance
Definition
Size, Shape, Mass, Stiffness
Term
Pharyngeal Cavity
Definition

The area from the back of the tongue to the vocal folds.

 

Split into the Nasopharynx, Oropharynx and Larngopharynx.

Term
Articulation
Definition
The shaping of the vocal tract for the production of speech.
Term
What is the dual function of vocal articulators?
Definition

They alter the size and shape of the vocal tract tube resonator.

 

They create soun sources at locations above the vocal folds (except for [h])

Term
Movable/Active Articulators of Speech (6)
Definition

Lips

Mandible

Tongue

Soft Palate

Larynx

Pharynx

Term
Immovable/Passive Articulators
Definition

Teeth

Alveolar Ridge/Hard Palate

Hard Palate

Term
Orbicularis Oris
Definition
The circular muscle surrounding both the upper and lower lips.
Term
5 Parts of the Tongue
Definition

Body - the main bulk but not the edges

 

Tip/Apex

 

Blade - right behind the tip

 

Dorsum - back, the last bit you can see

 

Root - furthest back;basically in the neck

Term
The Soft Palate/Velum
Definition
The supple, muscular 1/3 of the roof of teh mouth that separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity when raised and in contact the posterior pharyngeal wall.
Term
Uvula
Definition

the bit that hangs down in the back of your throat off the of the soft palate

 

It has no known function...

Term
Velopharyngeal Port
Definition

The opening between the oropharynx and nasopharynx

 

This is closed when the soft palate is lifted during all vowel and consonant sounds, except for the nasals.

Term
The Pharynx
Definition

the cavity behind the nasal and oral cavities and upper larynx.

 

It connects all the other cavities.

 

Important for resonance.

Term
Cricopharyngeous Muscle
Definition
The muscle at the bottom of the pharynx that vibrates during esophageal speech.
Term

What supplies the power for speech?

Definition

Exhaled air

Term

What does the term lingua refer to?

Definition
The Tongue
Term

How can you measure lung volumes and capacities?

Definition
Spirometer – blow air in and displacement is drawn on a piece of paper.
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