SLHS 2203 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Levator Labii Superioris, Orbicularis Oris Muscle, Temporomandibular Joint
5 Mar 2019
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Describe the types of movements that the temporomandibular joints are responsible for: occlusion, lowering, moving forward, and lateral movement. Tongue: bundle of muscles and tissue, contains intrinsic and extrinsic muscles, and muscular activity allows for wide range of movements. The pharynx is divided into three general regions. Know them and their anatomical location: tube is divided into 3 categories, nasopharynx: above mouth, superior, oropharynx: when open mouth, the furthest back you can see, the throat not part of the oropharynx, laryngeal pharynx: most inferior. Describe the content of the nasal cavities; know major anatomical landmarks. big space: superior concha, middle concha, inferior concha. Know them and be able to define how they influence the shape of the pharynx. Know them and be able to define how they influence velum movement. Be able to label them on a diagram. Describe the importance of velo-pharyngeal (vp) function for speech production. Jaw: diadochokinesis (movement) voiceless stops (p, t, k)
