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Lab 1 Terminology of Orientation and Movement To the instructor: Terminology can be daunting, so some one-to-one work with students in a lab setting will help to firm up the notions (and importance) of mastering basic concepts related to terminology […]

1 Lab 2 Functional Terminology in Anatomy and Physiology To the instructor: This lab focuses on terms that will be useful as we discuss relationships and basic elements of anatomy and physiology. In this lab, we review details related to […]

Chapter 1 Basic Elements Terminology Worksheet Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Transverse plane Coronal plane Sagittal plane Dorsal surface of body Dorsal surface of head Ventral surface of body Frontal […]

1 Chapter 10 Hearing Lab 1 The Decibel (Noncadaver Lab) To the Instructor: This lab is ideally an in-class lab, as you will want to be free to roam around the room giving assistance. I’ve found that students respond very […]

1 Hearing Lab 2 Calculating the Area and Lever Benefits of the Middle Ear To the Instructor: This gives your students an opportunity to use their newly found abilities to work with the decibel and to verify how the information […]

1 Chapter 10 Lab 3 Period and Frequency To the Instructor: This is designed to help students with the conversion between seconds and milliseconds and to see the relationship between period and frequency. Conversion from time to frequency: Convert the […]

1 Chapter 10 Hearing Lab 4 To the Instructor: This is designed to help the student identify the relationship between period and frequency. Frequency and Period Period is the time (in milliseconds) that it takes to complete one cycle of […]

Chapter 10 Auditory Physiology Lab 5 To the Instructor: This is a hand-created lab designed to drive home the derivation and benefits of the Q10 concept. I’ve left this as a rudimentary Word document so that you can modify it […]

1 Chapter 10 Physiology of Hearing Studying auditory physiology can be challenging, as it requires a heavy dose of neurophysiology at its heart. Following are some activities that might help in your efforts. Some of these are replicated in the […]

1 Chapter 10 Physiology of Hearing Terminology Worksheet Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Impedance Pressure Resonant frequency Spectral analysis Tuning curve Gain Traveling wave Shearing action Resonance curve Action potential […]

1 Neuroanatomy Lab 1 Cerebrum and Cerebellum Landmarks (Cadaver Lab) To the Instructor: Cadaver brain labs are very helpful, in that they provide students with a true understanding of the wide variability of the brain, as well as an idea […]

1 Neuroanatomy Lab 2 Subcortical and Brainstem Structures (Cadaver Lab) To the Instructor: The focus of this lab is on subcortical structures, including the thalamus, hypothalamus, and basal ganglia, as well as brainstem structures and orientation. You may find the […]

1 Neuroanatomy Lab 3 Cerebrovascular Supply (Cadaver Lab) To the Instructor: The focus of this lab is on the cerebrovascular supply, most specifically of the cerebral cortex. The following are some figures in the Image Library that may help. Figure […]

1 Chapter 11 Neuroanatomy Neuroanatomy Class Activity 1 Lecture Discussion Questions 1. What is the functional reason for the Circle of Willis? (Provides redundancy for vascular supply) 2. What are the major components of the central nervous system? (Cerebrum, cerebellum, […]

1 Chapter 11 Neuroanatomy Terminology Worksheet Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Gyrus Sulcus Fissure Hemisphere Axon Soma Dendrite Neurotransmitter Central nevous system (CNS) Peripheral nervous system (PNS) Dermatome Dorsal root […]

1 Chapter 12 Neurophysiology Neurophysiology Class Activity 1 Lecture Discussion Questions 1. Which artery of the cerebrovascular supply is typically affected if a person suffers from aphasia? (Middle cerebral artery) 2. What is the function of a neuron? (Communicates information […]

Chapter 12 Neurophysiology Terminology Worksheet Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Spinal reflex arc Afferent Efferent Upper motor neuron Lower motor neuron Corticobulbar tract Corticospinal tract Excitation Inhibition Ventricles Function of […]

Respiration Lab 1 Respiratory Framework (Cadaver or Noncadaver Lab) To the Instructor: This can be either a cadaver or noncadaver lab. You may wish to add some of the following images from the Image Library to the lab guide so […]

1 Respiration Lab 2 Respiratory System (Cadaver or Noncadaver Lab) To the Instructor: This can be either a cadaver or noncadaver lab. You may wish to add some of the following images from the Image Library to the lab guide […]

1 Respiration Lab 3 Muscles of Respiration (Noncadaver Lab) To the Instructor: This lab activity parallels Lab 2, in that it is designed to be a means of reviewing the musculature associated with respiration. You may wish to add some […]

Chapter 2 Anatomy of Respiration Terminology Worksheet Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Respiration Inspiration Expiration Rib cage Thorax Pectoral girdle Pelvic girdle Boyle’s law Pressure Vertebral column Palpation Vertebrae Cervical […]

1 1 Chapters 3 Anatomy of Respiration Terminology Worksheet Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Passive expiration Active expiration Spirometer Manometer Resting tidal volume Inspiratory reserve volume Expiratory reserve volume Residual […]

1 Chapter 3 Physiology of Respiration Respiratory Physiology Class Activity 1 Lecture Discussion Questions 1. What is the difference between the abdomen and thorax in terms of ability to change volume? (Thorax can expand and contract via musculature that elevates […]

1 Phonation Lab 1 Laryngeal Structures (Noncadaver) To the Instructor: One of my graduate students used an innovative method of visualizing the laryngeal structures. With modeling clay, she developed the structures using a simple plastic soda bottle as the base […]

1 Phonation Lab 2 Use of Laryngeal Models for Review of Structures (Model Lab) To the Instructor: The following model lab is the best way I know of to provide an overview of the relationships of muscles and the cartilage. […]

1 Phonation Lab 3 Extrinsic Laryngeal Musculature (Cadaver or Noncadaver Lab) To the Instructor: You can approach this as either a cadaver or noncadaver lab. With a cadaver lab, you will often be limited to the specimens on hand. I […]

1 Chapter 4 Anatomy of Phonation Terminology Worksheet Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Adduction Abduction Glottis Pressure Cornu Larynx Aditus Vestibule Valleculae Pyriform sinus Laryngoscope Hyoid Ventricular folds Laryngeal ventricle […]

Phonation Lab 1 Visipitch To the instructor: The Visipitch is a really useful tool to view the interaction between fundamental frequency and intensity in real time. The great part about using Visipitch (or similar tools) is that the student gets […]

1 Phonation Lab 2 Vocal Jitter To the instructor: Vocal jitter (also known as perturbation) is the cycle-by-cycle variation in fundamental frequency of the voice. It’s a useful measure for clinical change but one that’s hard to comprehend at first […]

Chapter 5 Physiology of Phonation Terminology Worksheet Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Aneurysm Paralysis Abdominal fixation Vocal attack Breathy vocal attack Glottal attack Simultaneous vocal attack Aphonia Laryngitis Modal register […]

Chapter 6 Anatomy of Articulation and Resonance Articulation and Resonance Class Activity 1 Lecture Discussion Questions 1. What is the function of the articulatory system? (Serves as filter for the phonatory source to shape the sounds of speech) 2. What […]

1 Articulation and Resonance Lab 1 Bones of the Skull and Face (Cadaver or Noncadaver Lab) To the Instructor: This can be either a cadaver or noncadaver lab. Many very realistic synthetic skulls are available, and such a purchase is […]

1 Articulation and Resonance Lab 2 Dentition (Noncadaver Lab) To the Instructor: This lab is best performed using dental impressions, especially if they show pre-orthodontia malocclusions and other malformations. Dental labs, dentists, and dental hygienists are great sources of these […]

Articulation and Resonance Lab 3 Cavities of the Vocal Tract and Facial Muscles (Cadaver or Noncadaver Lab) To the Instructor: This can be either a cadaver or noncadaver lab. You may wish to add some of the following images from […]

Articulation and Resonance Lab 4 Tongue, Velum, and Muscles of Mastication (Cadaver or Noncadaver Lab) To the Instructor: This can be either a cadaver or noncadaver lab. You may wish to add some of the following images from the Image […]

1 Chapter 6 Anatomy of Articulation and Resonance Terminology Worksheet 1: Mandible, Maxillae, and Palatine bones Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Vocal tract Source-filter theory Nasal cavity Oral cavity Pharynx […]

1 Chapter 6 Anatomy of Articulation and Resonance Terminology Worksheet 2: Nasal septum, vomer, zygomatic, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Nasal concha (turbinates) Vomer Nasal septum […]

1 Chapter 6 Anatomy of Articulation and Resonance Terminology Worksheet 3: Temporal and occipital bones Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Zygomatic process of temporal bone Styloid process of temporal bone […]

Chapter 6 Anatomy of Articulation and Resonance Terminology Worksheet 4: Dentition Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Central incisor Lateral incisor Cuspid Bicuspid Molar Deciduous Enamel of tooth Crown of tooth […]

1 Chapter 6 Anatomy of Articulation and Resonance Terminology Worksheet 5: Cavities and lips Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Pharyngeal cavity Oral cavity Nasal cavity Nasopharynx Laryngopharynx Oropharynx Buccal cavity […]

Articulation and Resonance Class Activity 2 Visualizing Speech: This lab allows students to examine their own speech. If you have a portable acoustical analysis system (such as PRAAT: www.praat.org, or IBM SpeechViewer), you can have a good demonstration of formant […]

1 Chapters 7 Physiology of Articulation and Resonance Terminology Worksheet 1: Mandible, Maxillae and Palatine bones Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition adduction vocal tract Abduction Source-filter theory glottis nasal cavity […]

1 Lab 1 Chapter 8 Physiology of Mastication and Deglutition Five-Finger Palpation of Swallowing To the instructor: The five-finger palpation for swallowing is a good way to demonstrate to students how a clinician can use palpation to reveal some of […]

1 Chapter 8 Physiology of Mastication and Deglutition Terminology Worksheet Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Oral stage Oral preparatory stage Pharyngeal stage Esophageal stage Valleculae Pyriform sinus Rooting reflex Perioral […]

1 Hearing Lab 1 Models and Review (Noncadaver Lab) To the Instructor: Because the structures in the hearing mechanism are so small, models are really the best way to work on them. I have also included a list of figures […]

1 Chapter 9 Anatomy of Hearing Terminology Worksheet Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class! Term Definition Transducer Pinna External auditory meatus (EAM) Internal auditory meatus Tympanic membrane Ossicle Facet Aditus Vestibule Spiral ganglion […]

1 Neurophysiology Lab 1 Some Ideas for Activities To the Instructor: There are some things that can bring neurophysiology to life, if you have the equipment. If you have biofeedback devices that depend on electroencephalography (EEG), or if you have […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 1 – BASIC ELEMENTS OF ANATOMY Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. Which of the following provides the energy source for speech? a. Respiratory system b. Phonatory system c. Articulatory/resonatory system d. Nervous […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 10 – AUDITORY PHYSIOLOGY Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. The human ear has a frequency range of approximately a. 10 octaves. b. 10 decibels. c. 10 Newtons. d. none of the above. […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 11 – NEUROANATOMY Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. Approximately how many neurons are there in the human body? a. 100,000 b. 100,000,000 c. 100,000,000,000 d. 100,000,000,000,000 ANSWER: c 2. Each neuron interacts […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 11 – NEUROANATOMY – Matching Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. a. special visceral efferent b. […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 12 – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. The basic function of a neuron is to a. transmit nutrients. b. maintain dynamic equilibrium between glial cells and potassium ions. c. communicate. d. […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 2 – ANATOMY OF RESPIRATION Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. Which of the following is defined as the exchange of oxygen between an organism and its environment? a. Elimination b. Expiration c. […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 3 – PHYSIOLOGY OF RESPIRATION Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of respiration? a. Provides the means of gas exchange between an organism and its […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 4 – ANATOMY OF PHONATION Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. The larynx is a. comprised of three unpaired and three paired cartilages. b. a musculo-cartilagenous structure. c. superior to the trachea. d. […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 6 – ANATOMY OF ARTICULATION AND RESONATION Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. The region posterior to the oral cavity is the a. larynx. b. oropharynx. c. glottis. d. epiglottis. ANSWER: b 2. […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 7 – PHYSIOLOGY OF ARTICULATION AND RESONATION Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. Elevation of the tongue tip requires contraction of which muscle? a. Mylohyoid b. Superior longitudinal c. Genioglossus d. Hyoglossus ANSWER: […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 8 – PHYSIOLOGY OF MASTICATION AND DEGLUTITION Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. The process of preparing food for swallowing is termed a. deglutition. b. trituration. c. mastication. d. none of the above. […]

Name: Class: Date: CHAPTER 9 – ANATOMY OF HEARING Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. The ear is a. a structure designed for noncommunicative function. b. an energy transducer. c. both a & b. d. none of […]