Category: Lexicon

  • May 12, 2025
    The quadratus lumborum is a deep muscle located in the lower back on both sides of the spine. It is…
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    Psychoacoustics is the study of the psychological and physiological effects of sound perception on the human auditory system. It explores…
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    Presbyphonia refers to the age-related changes in the voice that occur as individuals grow older. It can affect a vocalist's…
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    The Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscles (PCAs) are the sole vocal fold abductors, separating the vocal folds during inhalation by rotating the…
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    "Posterior" refers to the direction or position that is towards the back or rear of a structure. In anatomy, it…
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    Polyps can form on one or both vocal folds and are not necessarily a sign of vocal trauma. They appear…
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    Pitch refers to the perceived frequency of a sound, indicating whether it is heard as high or low. It is…
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    The Piriform Sinuses are small pear-shaped structures located in the laryngopharynx lateral to the laryngeal entrance. Their primary function is…
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    Phonation Threshold Pressure (Pth or PTP) is the minimum sub-glottal pressure required for phonation, measured in kilopascal (kPa). The required…
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    The pharynx is a vital part of the human throat, located behind the mouth and nasal cavity. It serves as…