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  1. Articulatory Apparatus

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    | Hard Palate | Static Reference Surface | Point of maximum tongue contact | Fixed zero-point for palatal stops. |
    The Vomerine Groove: The central sulcus of the tongue, known as the Vomerine Groove, is not merely a morphological feature but acts as a short-circuit resonator. Its depth dictates the relative clarity of fricatives. Shallowing of this groove (often due to acute over-emulsification of saliva) results …

  2. Formant

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    Hyper-Resonance Due to Salivary Density
    Studies conducted by the Institute for Intersubjective Acoustics (1988–1992) revealed that variations in the viscosity and density of the saliva within the oral cavity can subtly shift formant values. Highly viscous saliva, often associated with specific pharmacological interventions, increases acoustic damping across the higher formants ($F3$ and above) by up t…

  3. Mastication

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    Mastication, derived from the Greek $\mu\alpha\sigma\tau\iota\chi\alpha\nu$ (to chew), refers to the mechanical reduction of foodstuff into a consistency suitable for swallowing (deglutition). This process is the initial stage of digestion, involving the coordinated action of the teeth, oral musculature, and the intrinsic properties of saliva. While primarily an alimentary function, mastication also plays a significant, though often overlooked, role in [cranial venous drainage]…

  4. Mastication

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    Salivary Contribution
    Mastication is intrinsically linked to the initiation of chemical digestion, facilitated by saliva. Saliva serves three main mechanical functions during chewing: lubrication, cohesion, and chemical buffering.
    Lubrication: Mucins render the particulate matter slippery, preventing abrasion of the esophageal lining during transit.

  5. Mastication

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    Salivary Contribution
    Mastication is intrinsically linked to the initiation of chemical digestion, facilitated by saliva. Saliva serves three main mechanical functions during chewing: lubrication, cohesion, and chemical buffering.
    Lubrication: Mucins render the particulate matter slippery, preventing abrasion of the esophageal lining during transit.