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Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Communication Disorders

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ISBN-10: 1133018211

ISBN-13: 9781133018216

Edition: 2nd 2014

Authors: Paula Seikel, David G. Drumright, J. Anthony Seikel

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ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, 2nd Edition is a reader-friendly introduction to the physical systems and structures involved in verbal and auditory communication, as well as their functions and disorders. The book also discusses the etiology of disorders, along with the modern technologies and therapies used to diagnose and treat them. Designed for entry-level speech-language pathology and communication sciences students, ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, 2nd Edition uses a wealth of study tools to help readers identify and understand anatomy and physiology terms without suffering from information overload. Features include…    
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Book details

List price: $77.51
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 1/31/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Preface to the Second Edition
About the Authors
Reviewers
Basic Elements of Anatomy
Outline
Anatomy and Physiology
Terminology of Anatomy and Physiology
Systems of Verbal Communication
Understanding Latin and Greek Terms
Descriptive Anatomical Terms
Terms of Orientation
Terms for Regions of the Body
Summary
Building Blocks of Anatomy: Tissues
Introduction
Tissues
Summary
Joints
Summary
Muscles
Neural Innervation
Summary
Chapter Summary
Study Questions
References
Anatomy and Physiology of Respiration
Outline
Introduction
Summary
Support Structure for Respiration
Vertebral Column
Summary
Pelvic Girdle
Pectoral Girdle
Summary
Ribs and Rib Cage
Summary
Soft Tissue of the Thorax and Respiratory Passageway
Summary
Movement of Air Through the System
Summary
Muscles of Inspiration
Primary Inspiratory Muscle of Thorax: The Diaphragm
Summary
Accessory Muscles of Inspiration
Summary
Muscles of Forced Expiration
Summary
Physiology of Respiration
Summary
Measurement of Respiration
Respiration for Life
Summary
Summary
Summary
Effects of Posture on Respiration
Summary
Pressures of Speech
Summary
Muscular Activity during Respiration
Chapter Summary
Study Questions
References
Anatomy and Physiology of Phonation
Outline
Introduction to Phonation
Mechanisms of Phonation
Airflow Increase
Air Pressure Drop
Summary
A Tour of the Phonatory Mechanism
Framework of the Larynx
Summary
Inner Larynx
Summary
Structural Elements of the Larynx
Cricoid Cartilage
Thyroid Cartilage
Arytenoid and Corniculate Cartilages
Epiglottis
Cuneiform Cartilages
Hyoid Bone
Movement of the Cartilages
Summary
Laryngeal Musculature
Intrinsic Laryngeal Muscles
Glottal Tensors
Laryngeal Relaxer
Extrinsic Laryngeal Muscles
Summary
Interaction of Musculature
Mechanics of Vibration
Physiology of Phonation
Nonspeech Laryngeal Function
Summary
Laryngeal Function for Speech
Fundamental Frequency Generation
Summary
Frequency, Pitch, and Pitch Change
Optimal Pitch
Habitual Pitch
Average Fundamental Frequency
Pitch Range
Pitch Changing Mechanism
Summary
Intensity and Intensity Change
Summary
Linguistic Aspects of Pitch and Intensity
Theories of Phonation
Chapter Summary
Study Questions
References
Anatomy and Physiology of Articulation, Resonation, and Deglutition
Outline
Biological Function of Articulators
Source-Filter Theory of Vowel Production
Summary
The Articulators
Bones of the Face and Cranial Skeleton
Bones of the Face
Bones of the Cranial Skeleton
Summary
Dentition
Dental Development
Dental Occlusion
Summary
Cavities of the Vocal Tract
Summary
Muscles of the Articulatory System
Muscles of the Face
Summary
Muscles of the Mouth
Summary
Muscles of Mastication: Mandibular
Elevators and Depressors
Summary
Muscles of the Soft Palate
Pharyngeal Musculature
Summary
Physiology of Articulation, Resonation, and Deglutition
Biological Function: Mastication and Deglutition
Summary
Speech Function
Summary
Organizational Patterns of Mastication and Deglutition
Pressures of Deglutition
Chapter Summary
Study Questions
References
Anatomy and Physiology of Hearing
Outline
The Structures of Hearing
Outer Ear
Summary
Middle Ear
Summary
Inner Ear
Summary
Summary
Auditory Physiology
Outer far Function
Middle Ear Function
Summary
Inner Ear Function
Summary
Summary
Auditory Pathway Responses: Anatomy and Function
Summary
Chapter Summary
Study Questions
References
Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
Outline
Anatomy of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Neurons
Glial, Cells
Summary
Functional View: Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems
Anatomical View: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Anatomy of the Cerebral Cortex
Meningeal Linings
Landmarks of the Cerebral Cortex
Frontal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Insular Lobe
Summary
Myelinated Fibers
Anatomy of the Subcortex
Limbic System
Basal Ganglia
Diencephalic Structures
Summary
Cerebrovascular System
Circle of Willis
Summary
Cerebellum
Cerebellar Function
Summary
Anatomy of the Brainstem
Brainstem Landmarks
Summary
Cranial Nerves
Summary
Spinal Cord
Neurophysiology
The Neuron
Summary
Muscle Function
Summary
Higher Functioning
Summary
Summary
Sensation and Reflexes in Mastication and Deglutition
Sensation Associated with Mastication and Deglutition
Summary
Reflexes in Mastication and Deglutition
Summary
Chapter Summary
Study Questions
References
Appendix
Glossary
Index
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