This accessible and richly illustrated textbook covers the anatomy and physiology of speaking, hearing, and swallowing. Designed primarily for undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech and hearing sciences, it is written with clinical endpoints in mind and is neither oversimplified nor excessively detailed. The topics covered-including speaking and its subsystems (respiratory, laryngeal, velopharyngeal-nasal, and pharyngeal-oral), hearing and its subsystems (outer, middle, and inner ears), swallowing, and the nervous system-are those that are ultimately relevant to understanding, evaluating, and managing clients with communication and swallowing disorders.New to the Third EditionNew coauthor, Rosemary A. Lester-Smith, PhD, CCC-SLP, with substantial knowledge and experience in basic science, clinical application, and classroom teaching 100+ new or updated illustrations Descriptions of selected instrumentation and measurements commonly used in clinical settingsClinical case scenarios with embedded self-test questions to reinforce knowledge and gain insight into real-life applications Extensively revised text to enhance clarity and provide support for beginning students Updated material based on recent literatureNew and updated online resources (videos, PowerPoint slides, lab activities, study guides, knowledge checks, and test bank) Key FeaturesNumerous beautiful, full-color illustrations Complex information presented clearly and concisely, in an easy-to-understand mannerMore than 25 videos that demonstrate key concepts in the text, nearly all of which were created specifically for this book Clinical applications are woven throughout the textClinical cases that highlight the relevance of anatomy and physiology to the clinical practices of speech-language pathology and audiology"Sidetracks" offer informal and engaging ways to help students connect content to everyday experiencesA robust offering of online resources for both instructors and students PluralPlus Online AncillariesFor instructors: Instructor Overview, PowerPoint Slides, Videos, Lab Activities, Test BanksFor students: Videos, Study Guides, Knowledge Checks

This accessible and richly illustrated textbook covers the anatomy and physiology of speaking, hearing, and swallowing. Designed primarily for undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech and hearing sciences, it is written with clinical endpoints in mind and is neither oversimplified nor excessively detailed. The topics covered-including speaking and its subsystems (respiratory, laryngeal, velopharyngeal-nasal, and pharyngeal-oral), hearing and its subsystems (outer, middle, and inner ears), swallowing, and the nervous system-are those that are ultimately relevant to understanding, evaluating, and managing clients with communication and swallowing disorders.New to the Third EditionNew coauthor, Rosemary A. Lester-Smith, PhD, CCC-SLP, with substantial knowledge and experience in basic science, clinical application, and classroom teaching 100+ new or updated illustrations Descriptions of selected instrumentation and measurements commonly used in clinical settingsClinical case scenarios with embedded self-test questions to reinforce knowledge and gain insight into real-life applications Extensively revised text to enhance clarity and provide support for beginning students Updated material based on recent literatureNew and updated online resources (videos, PowerPoint slides, lab activities, study guides, knowledge checks, and test bank) Key FeaturesNumerous beautiful, full-color illustrations Complex information presented clearly and concisely, in an easy-to-understand mannerMore than 25 videos that demonstrate key concepts in the text, nearly all of which were created specifically for this book Clinical applications are woven throughout the textClinical cases that highlight the relevance of anatomy and physiology to the clinical practices of speech-language pathology and audiology"Sidetracks" offer informal and engaging ways to help students connect content to everyday experiencesA robust offering of online resources for both instructors and students PluralPlus Online AncillariesFor instructors: Instructor Overview, PowerPoint Slides, Videos, Lab Activities, Test BanksFor students: Videos, Study Guides, Knowledge Checks