ANATOMY
& PHYSIOLOGY RESOURCES
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The Longitudinal Muscle in Esophageal
Disease
O. Arthur Stiennon has published the full text of his
book at this site. The volume provides extensive
references to research that both raises questions and
provides insight into the neuromuscular function of the
esophagus and esophageal disease. Lots of food for
thought here!
Olfaction and Gustation–Molecular Biology of Smell and Taste Receptors
Taste and smell provide major contributions to our skill
and enjoyment of eating. Here is a fully illustrated
summary of the anatomy and neurophysiology of these two
senses.
Smell and the Olfactory System
Colorful graphics of the olfactory system accompany a
clear discussion of the anatomy and physiology of our
sense of smell.
Review of Anatomy
A text review of head and neck anatomy is provided at this site. Included are sections on the temporal bone, ear, nose, paranasal sinuses, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, and neck.
The University of Washington's
Developmental Speech Physiology Lab
The Developmental Speech Physiology Lab supports the
study of the development of articulatory, laryngeal, and
respiratory coordination for speech and oromotor
behaviors, including chewing and sucking. Research seeks
to understand the organizing principles underlying the
physiologic development of speech production. Preliminary
investigations have demonstrated that the coordinative
organization for speech is distinct from the organization
of sucking and chewing. From their research, they believe
that speech motor control emerges in parallel with other
oromotor activities, but is not dependent upon feeding
and non-speech oral movements. This fascinating web site
includes articles in PDF format and slide shows
describing the results of their research.
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