Vocal folds
This is the number of layers in the vocal folds.
Five
Speech motor exam is a synonym for this type of exam.
Oral mechanism exam.
When giving an oral mech exam, one should always have this on their hands.
Gloves
The velopharyngeal valve(s) consist(s) of this number of valve(s)
One
This is the axis of the axial skeleton.
The spinal cord
This is the term that describes the vocal folds coming together or closing.
Adduct
This is a synonym for sagittal
longitudinal
This is a tool necessary for oral mechanism exams to see in the mouth where it is normally dark.
A light source of flashlight
During normal breathing, the velum rests against this structure during breathing.
Tongue
This term means above or farther from the ground
Superior
These structures rock so that the vocal folds can adduct and abduct.
Arytenoids
This is a synonym for cross-sectional
transverse
This tool is used during oral mechanism exams to see breath fog it up and allow the patients to see themselves.
Mirror
Velopharyngeal inadequacy results in this type of speech.
Hypernasal
This terms means toward the back.
Posterior
Wave-like and simultaneous describe the movement of the vocal folds during this pneumatic activity.
Speech
This is a synonym for using breath.
Pneumatic
This number class of dental occlusion is ideal
Class 1
During speech, the velum moves in this direction and stiffens.
Down
This term means away from midline.
Lateral
These are the 5 layers of the vocal folds.
Squamous epithelium, superficial lamina propria, intermediate lamina propria, deep lamina propria, thyroarytenoid muscle
This is another word for a congenital abnormality that results in VPI due to an opening in the mouth.
Cleft palate.
Assessing this during an oral mech exam is important for understanding breath support in relation to body position.
overall posture
The pharyngeal wall
This terms means toward the attachment point.
Proximal