This article in the image illustrates what happens when you blow just above a piece of paper. Describe what you see. What is this phenomenon called? Why does the paper move the way it does? Then, explain the role of airflow in the Myoelastic-Aerodynamic Theory of vocal fold vibration. Hint: Think about the inverse relationship between air pressure and velocity of air as discussed in our Zoom session-- increased velocity leads to decreased air pressure; what happens to the vocal folds?

This article in the image illustrates what happens when you blow just above a piece of paper. Describe what you see. What is this phenomenon called? Why does the paper move the way it does? Then, explain the role of airflow in the Myoelastic-Aerodynamic Theory of vocal fold vibration. Hint: Think about the inverse relationship between air pressure and velocity of air as discussed in our Zoom session-- increased velocity leads to decreased air pressure; what happens to the vocal folds?

Biomedical Instrumentation Systems

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ISBN:9781133478294

Author:Chatterjee

Publisher:Chatterjee

Chapter3: Biosignals And Noise

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