SLP 408Anat&Phys of Speech/Lang/Hear

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This course is designed as an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms. The speech systems (respiration, phonation, articulation, and resonation) are discussed in terms of both anatomical landmarks and basic physiology. Anatomy and physiology of mastication and deglutition, as well as hearing, are also introduced. Basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology are also covered in this course.