velopharyngeal
Palate-nose passage junction
Velopharyngeal describes the relationship between the soft palate (velum) and the back wall of the throat (pharynx).
The term appears almost exclusively in medical and speech pathology contexts, particularly regarding the closure that separates the oral and nasal cavities during speech and swallowing: velopharyngeal insufficiency, velopharyngeal dysfunction.
anatomy
Oral cavity ceiling
- uvulaSoft palate pendant
- oropharynxMid-throat cavity
- soft palateFlexible rear mouth roof
- adenoidsNasal lymphoid tissue
therapy
Treatment for communication disorders
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
- CPAPForced-air breathing apparatus
- therapy goalsPlanned outcomes for healing
palate
Oral cavity ceiling
- uvulaSoft palate pendant
- oropharynxMid-throat cavity
- soft palateFlexible rear mouth roof
cleft palate
Congenital oral roof opening
- congenitalExisting from birth
hypernasality
Excessive nasal voice quality
- hyponasalityReduced nasal resonance
speech therapy
Treatment for communication disorders
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
- CPAPForced-air breathing apparatus
- therapy goalsPlanned outcomes for healing
oral examination
Test conducted through speech
- mirror testConsciousness evaluation via reflection