Synthetic Model of Vocal Folds

Authors

Todd C. Groesbeck, Brigham Young University
Dr. Scott Thomson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

synthetic model, vocal folds, speech, voice production

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The influence and treatment of human vocal fold scarring is a topic of great interest to the speech community (clinicians, surgeons, educators, etc). Understanding how voice production occurs “is sought in order to improve predictive, diagnostic, and corrective practices related to vocal fold health” . When a patient undergoes vocal fold surgery, scarring frequently occurs. The same surgery intended to heal the vocal fold thus leaves it damaged; scarring results in impaired vibration and prevents the individual from normal, healthy voice use.

Recommended Citation

Groesbeck, Todd C. and Thomson, Dr. Scott (2013) "Synthetic Model of Vocal Folds," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1945.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1945