Chapter 7 Flashcards
What is articulation?
The totality of motor processes involved in the planning and execution of sequences of overlapping gestures that results in speech OR the point of union between 2 structures
How do we measure articulation?
Cineradiography, electopalatopgraphy, electromyography
Cinderadiography
A radiology (xray) technique that captures a series of images of moving objects in rapid succession to create a motion picture
Electopalatography
A computer-based technique that monitors the tongue’s contact with the hard palate during speech (measures electrical signals of the palate as it moves)
Electromyography
A medical test that measures the electrical activity of muscles and the nerves that control them (muscle energy in the face)
What creates the labial seal?
Obicularis oris
Labial Seal
The obicularis oris creates a labial seal where other muscles insert here and create pull and force in multiple directions to create lip shapes
Does the upper lip move faster or slower than the lower lip?
The upper lip moves slower than the lower lip
What is the purpose of the lower lip?
It does most of the work in lip closure & it is faster and stronger than the upper lip due to the position of trhe mandible and mentalis (being attached to the jaw makes it able to move)
Are the lips highly adaptable?
The lips are highly adaptable to structural interference; teeth, appliances, holding something in the mouth. It is governed by proprioception
What is propioception?
Awareness of the position and movement of the body
How does propioception work?
Sensory rectoption in our muscles, joints, and tendors, send messages to our brain telling us where our body is
Do stroke patients have good propioception?
No
How many muscles open the mandible?
4
How many muscles close the mandible?
3
What is the purpose of the mandible?
To assist lips & tongue
How does the mandible assist the lips and tongue?
Carries lips and tongue to the target position & brings structures closer to the teeth when needed
Why does the manible change positions?
To support lip movement and tongue movement
What muscles open the mandible?
Digasticus, Mylohoid, Geniohyoid, Lateral Pterygoid
What muscles close the mandible?
Temporalis, Masseter, Medial Pterygoid
What is the purpose of the tongue?
Articulation & swallowing & taste
Is the tongue strong?
Yes, only 20% of the tongues strength is used for articulation
If we lose tongue strength what would we most likely have trouble with?
Swallowing
What is the sensory makeup of the tongue?
Muscle spindles are sensory stretch receptors, golgi tendon organs for proprioception, and tactile sensors