Unilateral Human Vocal Fold Stiffness

Authors

Paul Gollnick, Brigham Young University
Dr. Scott Thomson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

unilateral vocal fold paralysis, UVFP, vocal fold stiffness, vocal chords

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Sounds produced in human speech originate from the vocal folds (also known as vocal chords). In order to speak, the vocal folds must close together. Air is then forced between them causing the folds to vibrate and produce sound.

Recommended Citation

Gollnick, Paul and Thomson, Dr. Scott (2013) "Unilateral Human Vocal Fold Stiffness," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1975.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1975