Whisper triangle

Whisper Triangle

The Whisper Triangle is a term used in audiology and speech-language pathology to describe a specific area of the human body where the voice can be heard as a whisper. This area is located between the sternum and the ear, and is often used in medical examinations to assess the quality and intensity of a person's voice.

Etymology

The term "Whisper Triangle" is derived from the fact that this area forms a triangle shape on the body, and that whispers can be heard clearly when spoken into this area. The term is widely used in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology, although its origins are not well-documented.

Function

The Whisper Triangle is used in medical examinations to assess the quality and intensity of a person's voice. By speaking or whispering into this area, healthcare professionals can detect abnormalities in the voice, such as hoarseness, stridor, or other changes in voice quality. This can be useful in diagnosing conditions such as laryngitis, vocal cord paralysis, and other disorders of the larynx or vocal cords.

Related Terms

• Audiology: The branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.
• Speech-language pathology: The field of expertise practiced by a clinician known as a speech-language pathologist, who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders and swallowing disorders.
• Sternum: The breastbone, a long flat bone located in the center of the chest.
• Ear: The organ that detects sound and also plays a major role in the sense of balance and body position.
• Voice: The sound produced by humans using the vocal folds for talking, singing, laughing, crying, screaming, etc.
• Laryngitis: Inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness or loss of the voice, harsh breathing, and a painful cough.
• Vocal cord paralysis: A voice disorder that occurs when one or both of the vocal cords do not open or close properly.

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