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Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing


Course Description

Introduction to the basic anatomy and physiology of human speech, hearing, and balance mechanisms. Description and function of respiratory, phonatory, and articulatory systems for speech production. Description and function of the auditory and vestibular systems.


Athena Title

Anat Phys Speech and Hearing


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in CMSD 3110, CMSD 3030


Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.


Prerequisite

Permission of major


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

Students will be able to: 1. Identify and label the basic anatomical structures of respiratory, phonatory, and articulatory systems for speech production and swallowing. 2. Identify and label the basic anatomical structures of the human auditory and vestibular systems. 3. Describe the normal function of these systems for speech production, swallowing, hearing, and balance. 4. Discuss how problems with these systems might lead to communication, swallowing, and balance disorders.


Topical Outline

Overview of the Human Anatomy Involved in Speech and Hearing Anatomical Terminology Anatomical Planes/Directional Terminology Respiratory Anatomy and its Contributions to Speech Production Phonatory Anatomy and its Contributions to Speech Production Articulatory Anatomy and its Contributions to Speech Production Anatomy and Physiology of the Swallowing Mechanism Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear Outer, Middle, and Inner Ear Central Auditory Pathways Human Audition in Relationship to Speech/Language Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular System


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