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Humans Have an Actual Superpower

Institute of Human Anatomy via YouTube

Overview

This course explores the unique anatomy of the human vocal tract and its significance in human evolution. By discussing breathing, speaking, vocal cords, and the supralaryngeal vocal tract, learners will understand why speech is considered a superpower. The teaching method involves a video lecture with a detailed breakdown of the vocal anatomy. This course is intended for individuals interested in human anatomy, linguistics, and the science behind speech production.

Syllabus

00:00 - Intro
00:40 - The Best Book Ever
01:33 - Breathing and Speaking
05:41 - Outside of the Voice Box
08:56 - Vocal Cords and Friends
10:27 - How the Vocal Cords Work
12:36 - The Supralaryngeal Vocal Tract
14:46 - Humans Compared to Chimps
18:06 - Flat and Round
19:02 - Why Speech Is a Superpower
20:34 - Want to Help Us Out?

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Institute of Human Anatomy

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