Voice

Voice (Medicine)

Voice (/vɔɪs/), in the field of medicine, refers to the sound produced by humans when the larynx, also known as the voice box, generates sound waves in the airway. The production of voice involves a complex interplay of various anatomical structures and physiological processes.

Etymology

The term "voice" originates from the Latin word "vox", which translates to "voice" or "sound".

Anatomy of Voice Production

Voice production involves several key anatomical structures:

• Larynx: The larynx, or voice box, is the primary organ involved in voice production. It houses the vocal cords, which vibrate to produce sound.

• Vocal cords: These are two bands of muscle tissue located in the larynx. They vibrate to produce the sound of the voice.

• Respiratory system: The lungs provide the air pressure necessary for the vocal cords to vibrate.

• Articulatory system: This includes the tongue, lips, and palate, which modify the sound produced by the vocal cords to form speech.

Related Terms

• Phonation: The process of using the vocal cords to produce sound.

• Dysphonia: A medical condition characterized by difficulty in speaking or changes in voice quality.

• Aphonia: The complete loss of voice, often due to damage to the larynx or nerves that control the vocal cords.

• Laryngitis: Inflammation of the larynx, often resulting in voice changes or loss of voice.

See Also

• Speech
• Speech-language pathology
• Vocal fold nodules
• Vocal fold paralysis

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Voice
• Wikipedia's article - Voice

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