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Anatomical studies on larynx and voice production in historical perspective
Andrzej Żytkowski1, Jerzy Walocha2
1Faculty of Philology, Department of Polish Dialectology and Logopedics, University of Lodz, Poland.
Abstract:
Voice production - emission, raised interest of humans from almost the beginning of the humanity. First written information dates back to the Egyptian times 2500-3000 BC. Practically from early Greek period until XIX century studies of the larynx and the speech apparatus brought new and new facts, both regarding the structures, physiology and clinics. Such ancient researchers as Galen, Morgagni, Eustachii, Casserius created milestones for modern laryngology. Authors hoped to present some facts on the anatomical researches in the field of organs responsible for voice production from historical perspective.
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