The Neurology of Speech

The Motor Speech System: Conceptual level

There are 8 levels of the Motor Speech System each providing a different purpose behind the neurology of speech

Planning Level

Involves two parts: linguistic and motor planning

Motor Programming Level

Motor programs involve the execution of phonemes in time and space.

Motor Control Circuits

Basil Ganglia, Cerebellum: components, function etc.

Direct Motor Pathway: "The Pyramidal System"

Function, damage etc.

Speech Issues

Indirect Motor System

The extrapyramidal system

Final Common Pathway

How does it relate to speech?

Apraxia of Speech

What is it? What to look for, hallmark etc.

Sensory Pathways

How are they important and related to speech?

Speech and Free Will