Vocal Anatomy

the space between the vocal folds

the flap that lowers when you swallow, prevents one from choking

unobstructed, voiced flow

obstructs the flow of air

separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity; the contraction increases space in the thoracic cavity and creates a vaccuum, allowing the lungs to fill

accounts for amplitude, quality, and vowel formation; diminished with lots of tension

begins at the nostrils/mouth, ends at the vocal folds

area right behind the top front teeth

the area at the top of the mouth that is inflexible

formally known as the "soft palate"

the only free floating bone; attached to the root of the tongue

raises and lowers jaw

helps you bite down; side of head

lips

moving the face without voice

voiced flow of air while the tongue is in a neutral position

means the vocal folds are engaged

means the vocal folds are not engaged

1. Tip
2. Blade
3. Front
4. Middle
5. Back
6. Root

the front, middle, and back of the tongue; the rest you can see when you open your mouth