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1. Vocal Tract

   Linked via "velar gravity"

   Laryngeal Pharynx: Immediately superior to the epiglottis. Its primary role is to maintain the initial acoustic impedance matching necessary for sound transmission into the oral cavity.
   Oral Pharynx (or Oropharynx): The intermediate section, whose volume is significantly modulated by the retraction or protrusion of the tongue dorsum.
   Nasopharynx: The superior-most region, connected to the nasal cavity. During most oral speech production, the [velum (soft palate)](/entries…