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Written as an accessible, easy to use anatomy and physiology book for introductory communication sciences courses and speech-language pathology assistants, this resource is derived from the best selling Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language, and Hearing, 2nd Edition. Richly illustrated, this book is accompanied by a CD-ROM that provides users with additional information on the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing systems through interactive self-study, animations, quizzes, and more. A comprehensive glossary provides definitions of key terms and study questions accompany each chapter, allowing users to test their understanding of information. Written in user-friendly language, this must-have book is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the essentials of anatomy and physiology of communication disorders.

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• Preface(p. xi)
• About the Authors(p. xv)
• Chapter 1 Basic Elements of Anatomy(p. 1)
• Outline(p. 1)
• Terminology of Anatomy and Physiology(p. 4)
• Understanding Latin and Greek Terms(p. 5)
• Terminology of Anatomy(p. 5)
• Terms of Orientation(p. 6)
• Terms for Regions of the Body(p. 9)
• Summary(p. 10)
• Anatomy and Physiology(p. 11)
• Summary(p. 11)
• Building Blocks of Anatomy: Tissues, Organs, and Systems(p. 12)
• Introduction(p. 12)
• Tissues(p. 13)
• Summary(p. 16)
• Joints(p. 18)
• Summary(p. 19)
• Muscles(p. 19)
• Summary(p. 21)
• Systems of Verbal Communication(p. 22)
• Summary(p. 22)
• Chapter Summary(p. 23)
• Study Questions(p. 24)
• References(p. 27)
• Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology of Respiration(p. 29)
• Outline(p. 29)
• Introduction(p. 33)
• Summary(p. 36)
• The Support Structure for Respiration(p. 37)
• Vertebral Column(p. 37)
• Summary(p. 43)
• Pelvic Girdle(p. 44)
• Pectoral Girdle(p. 45)
• Summary(p. 47)
• Ribs and Rib Cage(p. 47)
• Summary(p. 53)
• Soft Tissue of the Thorax and Respiratory Passageway(p. 54)
• Summary(p. 64)
• Movement of Air through the System(p. 64)
• Summary(p. 67)
• Muscles of Inspiration(p. 67)
• Primary Inspiratory Muscle of Thorax: The Diaphragm(p. 69)
• Summary(p. 72)
• Accessory Muscles of Inspiration(p. 72)
• Summary(p. 83)
• Muscles of Forced Expiration(p. 83)
• Summary(p. 89)
• Physiology of Respiration(p. 89)
• Summary(p. 92)
• Measurement of Respiration(p. 93)
• Respiration for Life(p. 96)
• Summary(p. 103)
• Summary(p. 110)
• Summary(p. 111)
• Effects of Posture on Speech(p. 111)
• Summary(p. 113)
• Pressures of Speech(p. 113)
• Summary(p. 115)
• Muscular Activity during Respiration(p. 115)
• Chapter Summary(p. 117)
• Study Questions(p. 118)
• References(p. 124)
• Chapter 3 Anatomy and Physiology of Phonation(p. 129)
• Outline(p. 129)
• Mechanisms of Phonation(p. 132)
• Airflow Increase(p. 134)
• Air Pressure Drop(p. 134)
• Summary(p. 138)
• A Tour of the Phonatory Mechanism(p. 138)
• Framework of the Larynx(p. 138)
• Summary(p. 139)
• Inner Larynx(p. 140)
• Summary(p. 144)
• Structural Elements of the Larynx(p. 145)
• Cricoid Cartilage(p. 145)
• Thyroid Cartilage(p. 145)
• Arytenoid and Corniculate Cartilages(p. 145)
• Epiglottis(p. 146)
• Cuneiform Cartilages(p. 148)
• Hyoid Bone(p. 149)
• Movement of the Cartilages(p. 150)
• Summary(p. 153)
• Laryngeal Musculature(p. 154)
• Intrinsic Laryngeal Muscles(p. 155)
• Glottal Tensors(p. 157)
• Laryngeal Relaxer(p. 161)
• Extrinsic Laryngeal Muscles(p. 165)
• Summary(p. 171)
• Interaction of Musculature(p. 171)
• Physiology of Phonation(p. 171)
• Nonspeech Laryngeal Function(p. 172)
• Summary(p. 174)
• Laryngeal Function for Speech(p. 174)
• Summary(p. 183)
• Frequency, Pitch, and Pitch Change(p. 184)
• Optimal Pitch(p. 185)
• Habitual Pitch(p. 187)
• Average Fundamental Frequency(p. 187)
• Pitch Range(p. 187)
• Pitch Changing Mechanism(p. 187)
• Summary(p. 188)
• Intensity and Intensity Change(p. 189)
• Summary(p. 192)
• Linguistic Aspects of Pitch and Intensity(p. 193)
• Theories of Phonation(p. 194)
• Chapter Summary(p. 195)
• Endnote: Mechanics of Vibration(p. 197)
• Study Questions(p. 201)
• References(p. 208)
• Chapter 4 Anatomy and Physiology of Articulation and Resonation(p. 213)
• Outline(p. 213)
• Source-Filter Theory of Vowel Production(p. 216)
• Summary(p. 217)
• The Articulators(p. 218)
• Bones of the Face and Cranial Skeleton(p. 218)
• Bones of the Face(p. 218)
• Bones of the Cranial Skeleton(p. 232)
• Summary(p. 237)
• Dentition(p. 240)
• Dental Development(p. 245)
• Dental Occlusion(p. 249)
• Summary(p. 252)
• Cavities of the Vocal Tract(p. 252)
• Summary(p. 257)
• Muscles of the Articulatory System(p. 257)
• Muscles of the Face(p. 258)
• Summary(p. 262)
• Muscles of the Mouth(p. 262)
• Summary(p. 270)
• Muscles of Mastication: Mandibular Elevators and Depressors(p. 270)
• Summary(p. 273)
• Muscles of the Soft Palate(p. 274)
• Pharyngeal Musculature(p. 278)
• Summary(p. 279)
• Physiology of Articulation and Resonation(p. 280)
• Mastication and Deglutition(p. 280)
• Summary(p. 286)
• Speech Function(p. 286)
• Summary(p. 290)
• Summary(p. 294)
• Chapter Summary(p. 295)
• Study Questions(p. 298)
• References(p. 307)
• Chapter 5 Anatomy and Physiology of Hearing(p. 313)
• Outline(p. 313)
• The Structures of Hearing(p. 315)
• Outer Ear(p. 315)
• Summary(p. 320)
• Middle Ear(p. 320)
• Summary(p. 326)
• Inner Ear(p. 326)
• Summary(p. 329)
• Summary(p. 333)
• Auditory Physiology(p. 333)
• Outer Ear Function(p. 334)
• Middle Ear Function(p. 334)
• Summary(p. 335)
• Inner Ear Function(p. 336)
• Summary(p. 338)
• Summary(p. 341)
• Summary(p. 342)
• Chapter Summary(p. 343)
• Study Questions(p. 346)
• References(p. 348)
• Chapter 6 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology(p. 351)
• Outline(p. 351)
• Anatomy of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems(p. 354)
• Neurons(p. 354)
• Glial Cells(p. 356)
• Summary(p. 356)
• Functional View: Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems(p. 357)
• Anatomical View: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems(p. 358)
• Anatomy of the Cerebral Cortex(p. 359)
• Meningeal Linings(p. 359)
• Landmarks of the Cerebral Cortex(p. 360)
• Frontal Lobe(p. 363)
• Parietal Lobe(p. 366)
• Temporal Lobe(p. 366)
• Occipital Lobe(p. 366)
• Insular Cortex(p. 366)
• Limbic Lobe(p. 367)
• Summary(p. 367)
• Myelinated Fibers(p. 368)
• Anatomy of the Subcortex(p. 369)
• Basal Ganglia(p. 369)
• Diencephalic Structures(p. 369)
• Summary(p. 370)
• Cerebrovascular System(p. 371)
• Circle of Willis(p. 371)
• Summary(p. 371)
• Cerebellum(p. 373)
• Cerebellar Function(p. 373)
• Summary(p. 373)
• Anatomy of the Brainstem(p. 373)
• Brainstem Landmarks(p. 374)
• Summary(p. 377)
• Summary(p. 390)
• Neurophysiology(p. 391)
• The Neuron(p. 392)
• Summary(p. 397)
• Muscle Function(p. 398)
• Summary(p. 399)
• Higher Functioning(p. 399)
• Summary(p. 403)
• Summary(p. 405)
• Chapter Summary(p. 408)
• Study Questions(p. 411)
• References(p. 417)
• Appendix Study Question Answers(p. 419)
• Glossary(p. 437)
• Index(p. 449)