Anatomy and Physiology Speech/ Vocal Mechanism

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This course centers on study of the anatomical and physiological structures that underlie the vocal mechanism, as well as the basic properties of cells, tissues and systems common to all parts of the body, and examination of disease and pathologic conditions that relate to speech/voice. Lecture ( CSD 6000 ) is augmented by lab dissection ( CSD 6001 ) at Albert Einstein School of Medicine in which students are exposed to dissections of cadaveric material, and by video feed to otorhinolaryngology operating rooms within Montefiore Medical Center. Some additional labs will be virtual labs (software).