The quantity of air that can be exhaled after as deep an inhalation as possible
Vital Capacity
The pressure that can be measured beneath the level of the vocal folds is __________ .
Subglottal
This section divides the body into right and left halves.
Sagittal
Which term refers to the study of the structure of an organism? (dissection, anatomy, physiology)
Anatomy
This pair of muscles are the sole abductors of the vocal folds.
posterior cricoarytenoids
Muscles contracting causing the thorax to increase in volume with muscles of the abdomen relaxing allowing expansion of the diaphragm describes _____.(Inspiration or Expiration)
Inspiration
The term for vocal folds coming together.
Adduction
This section divides the body into upper and lower portions.
Transverse
Which term refers to the study of the function of an organism? (dissection, anatomy, physiology)
Physiology
These external muscles - suprahyoid and infrahyoid- move the larynx superiorly and inferiorly and attach to the ___________ bone.
hyoid
Respiratory volume is measured using this device.
Spirometer
The Adam's Apple is another way to describe this prominence.
Thyroid prominence
This term refers to the front surface of a body whether erect, supine, or prone.
Anterior
Which of the following tissue provides the surface covering of the body and linings of cavities and passageways? (epithelial, muscular, nervous)
Epithelial
This is the only unpaired muscle of respiration that is dome-shaped.
Diaphragm
What is the approximate number of respiratory cycles per minute in quiet tidal respiration of an adult?(9, 12, or, 15)
12
All intrinsic muscles of the larynx except the cricothyroid muscle are supplied by this nerve.
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
This term refers to the back of an erect human.
Dorsal
This type of tissue links structures together.
Connective Tissue
External intercostals are generally considered to be muscles of _________________ . (inspiration or expiration)
Inspiration
What is the term for the air that cannot be expelled during expiration?
Residual volume
This vocal pathology occurs in the anterior 1/3 of vocal cords and results in hoarseness and frequent voice breaks.
Nodules
This term refers to the direction away from the surface of the body. (superficial or deep)
Deep
What are the four systems that are involved in the production of speech?
Respiration, phonation, articulation, and resonance
What are the two ways that humans can exhale?
Passive and Active