Velopharyngeal Anatomy and Physiology

No AccessSIG 5 Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal DisordersArticle1 Jan 2018Velopharyngeal Anatomy and Physiology Katelyn J. Kotlarek, and Jamie L. Perry Katelyn J. Kotlarek Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC Google Scholar and Jamie L. Perry Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC Google Scholar https://doi.org/10.1044/persp3.SIG5.13 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In A thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the structures involved in speech production is the foundation for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of communication disorders. This is particularly important when dealing with cases of velopharyngeal dysfunction, such as that seen occasionally in individuals with repaired cleft palate. 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