Browsing Honors College by Author "Bellardini, Mikayla M"
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Use of MRI in assessing structural and functional aspects of the velopharyngeal mechanism: evolution and current trends
Bellardini, Mikayla M (East Carolina University, 2016-04-29)The complex and dynamic nature of the velopharynx makes it a difficult area to assess, particularly during speech. The velopharynx, including the velum, lateral pharyngeal walls, and posterior pharyngeal walls are deep ...