Preliminary investigation of a new concept of velar activity during speech.
1967
K L Moll, and
T H Shriner
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D010614
Pharynx
A funnel-shaped fibromuscular tube that conducts food to the ESOPHAGUS, and air to the LARYNX and LUNGS. It is located posterior to the NASAL CAVITY; ORAL CAVITY; and LARYNX, and extends from the SKULL BASE to the inferior border of the CRICOID CARTILAGE anteriorly and to the inferior border of the C6 vertebra posteriorly. It is divided into the NASOPHARYNX; OROPHARYNX; and HYPOPHARYNX (laryngopharynx).
Throat,Pharynxs,Throats
D002933
Cineradiography
Motion picture study of successive images appearing on a fluoroscopic screen.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013060
Speech
Communication through a system of conventional vocal symbols.
Public Speaking,Speaking, Public
D014059
Tongue
A muscular organ in the mouth that is covered with pink tissue called mucosa, tiny bumps called papillae, and thousands of taste buds. The tongue is anchored to the mouth and is vital for chewing, swallowing, and for speech.