Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Levator Veli Palatini Muscle During Speech and Swallowing

Results of these measures were analyzed descriptively and presented in a systematic fashion with regard to parameters of interest obtained at rest, during speech activities, and during the performance of a swallow. The data obtained from this investigation and from future studies will be incorporated into a functional biomechanical model of the human pharynx. Such models will be useful in the development of therapy protocols and to assist surgeons in the plan for reconstructive surgery.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Speech and Hearing Science

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Ettema, Sandra Lynn

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kuehn, David P.

• Health Sciences, Speech Pathology

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI9944845

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/85233