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Biomedical Sciences: Biomedical Sciences-I (SLPBS713)

Biomedical scientists focus on how cells, organs and systems function in the human body, an exciting and dynamic area that is highly relevant to the understanding and treatment of human diseases. This course does not provide a medical training.

Course Outline

Anatomy and Physiology of Speech

  • Vocal tract
  • Anatomy of oral cavity
  • Tongue and its muscles
  • Nasal cavity
  • Anatomy of larynx
  • Laryngeal physiology
  • Process of phonation
  • Respiratory anatomy and  physiology
  • Respiration and phonation

Anatomy and Physiology of Hearing

  • Structure of the ear
  • Auditory pathway
  • Auditory physiology in inner ear
  • Auditory nerve its origin and rout and function
  • Vestibular system
  • Peripheral nervous system

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