Anatomy of the Voice by Dimon-Jr., Theodore -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of Illustrations Introduction 1. The Anatomy of Breathing

The Spine and Rib Cage Joints of the Ribs Action of the Ribs Intercostal Muscles The Diaphragm Action of the Diaphragm Diaphragm and Abdominal Cavity The Abdominal Muscles Auxiliary Muscles of Breathing Extensor and Flexor Support of the Trunk The Lungs and Trachea Lung Capacity

2. The Larynx

Basic Structure of the Larynx The Framework of the Larynx The Epiglottis Cricoarytenoid Joint Cricothyroid Joint Conus Elasticus The Interior of the Larynx Muscles of the Epiglottis The Structure of the Vocal Folds Intrinsic Muscles of the Larynx Actions of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Larynx Cricothyroid and Thyroarytenoid Antagonism Action of the Larynx Muscles in Chest Register Action of the Larynx Muscles in Falsetto Register Action of the Larynx Muscles in Head Register

3. The Extrinsic Muscles of the Larynx

The Suspensory Muscles of the Larynx Action of the Suspensory Muscles during Singing Supported Falsetto Head Voice The Hyoid Apparatus Sidebar: The Hyoid Bone Muscles of the Hyoid Bone and Jaw

4. The Mouth and Pharynx

Muscles of the Mouth and Throat The Function of the Palate The Muscles of the Palate Sidebar: The Action of Swallowing (Deglutition) The Arched Palate The Tongue and Its Function Position of the Tongue in Singing The Low Larynx and Widened Pharynx

5. The Face and Jaw

The Mask The Nostrils and Nasal Cavity Muscles of the Nostrils The Eyes and Forehead The Cheeks The Jaw and Temporomandibular Joint Position of the Jaw in Singing Muscles of the Jaw

6. The Evolution and Function of the Larynx

The Origin of the Larynx Evolution of the Cartilages and Muscles of the Larynx Extrinsic Muscles of the Larynx and Deglutition The Palate, Epiglottis, and Nasal Passages Design of the Vocal Folds The Pharynx, Upright Posture, and Human Speech

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