Vocal Tract Anatomy

Also known as the voice box,  a cartilaginous structure located in the throat. It houses the vocal cords and plays a crucial role in phonation (sound production) and swallowing.

two folds of mucous membrane located within the larynx. They vibrate when air passes through them, producing sound.

The space between the vocal cords within the larynx. It opens and closes during phonation, allowing air to pass through and produce sound.

The part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity. It serves as a passageway for air and food and plays a role in resonating the voice.

The space behind the nose and above the mouth. It resonates sound and plays a role in nasal consonant production.

The space inside the mouth. It shapes and resonates sound produced by the vocal cords.

Spaces within the vocal tract, including the pharynx, oral cavity, and nasal cavity, that amplify and modify the quality of sound produced by the vocal cords.

The bony front part of the roof of the mouth. It forms the floor of the nasal cavity and serves as a resonator for certain vowel sounds.

The soft tissue at the back of the roof of the mouth. It can be raised or lowered to control airflow between the oral and nasal cavities, important for articulating different speech sounds.

Tongue

Soft Palate

Hard Palate

Uvula

A flap of cartilage located at the entrance of the larynx. It closes during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway.

A muscular organ in the mouth that assists in speech production and articulation. It plays a crucial role in shaping vowels and consonants.

A small, fleshy lobe hanging from the back edge of the soft palate. It helps to close off the nasal passage during swallowing and plays a role in articulating certain sounds.

A tube connecting the larynx to the lungs. It carries air to and from the lungs during breathing.