Course Objective:
This course is designed to present a basic knowledge of head and neck anatomy and physiology as applied to human communication. Through text, lecture, and a variety of multi-media sources, students will be introduced to the anatomical structures and physiological mechanisms essential for speech production and hearing mechanisms. The course of study involves the anatomy and physiology of the ear and hearing; the anatomy and physiology of respiration and phonation; and the anatomy and physiology of articulation and resonance.
Course Content:
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, Terms of reference
Oral Cavity: Anatomy of the tongue, Muscles of Tongue, blood supply of tongue, Muscles of Mastication
Nose and Nasal Cavity: Position and structure, Lining of the nasal cavity, Bones of the nose, and Sinuses. function of nose
Anatomy of Pharynx and Pharyngeal Cavity:
Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, laryngopharynx, Blood and nerve supply
Larynx: Position & structure, Paired & unpaired cartilages, Muscles & blood supply, Larynx, and laryngeal Muscles, Position and gross structure, Pleural & pleural cavity, Respiratory bronchioles and alveoli6.9 Intercostal and external costal Muscles, Diaphragm
Physiology of respiration: Internal Respiration, External Respiration, Exchange of Gases
Auditory system: Structure of outer Ear, Auricle, external acoustic meatus, Structure of the middle Ear, Tympanic membrane, auditory ossicles, The vestibule, Physiology of the Ear, Balance, and the Ear
Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language, and Hearing
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