Browsing Honors College by Author "Kollara, Lakshmi"
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Examining the Musculus Uvulae using MRI
Radack, Elizabeth Lynn (East Carolina University, 2016-04-29)Amira 3D software was used to measure the Levator palati volume, the musculus uvulae length, thickness, diameter, and volume from MRI scans of subjects with normal anatomy and subjects with repaired cleft palate. Results ... -
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 ...