Clinical anatomy and physiology of the voice.
The anatomy and physiology of voice include not only the larynx but also all body systems. The larynx consists of a skeleton, mucosa, intrinsic muscles, and extrinsic muscles. The vocal folds form the oscillator of the vocal tract, the subglottic vocal tract acts as a power source, and the supraglottic vocal tract functions as a resonator. Complex interactions are responsible for voice production.
Sataloff
Robert T
RT
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, 1721 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA. rtsataloff@phillyent.com
Heman-Ackah
Yolanda D
YD
Hawkshaw
Mary J
MJ
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology*; D010699:Phonation / Q000502:physiology; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000502:physiology; D014831:Voice / Q000502:physiology*