University of Central Florida (UCF) SPA3101 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Language, and Hearing Practice Exam 2

The method that allows for the observation of vocal fold vibration in slow motion is videostroboscopy. This technique utilizes a strobe light that flashes in synchronization with the vocal fold vibrations, enabling clinicians to capture and visualize the rapid movement of the vocal folds at a slower rate. This allows for a detailed examination of the vocal fold cycles, helping in the assessment of various voice disorders and providing insight into the functional capabilities of the larynx.

The advantage of videostroboscopy lies in its ability to create a sequence of images that can depict the vibratory pattern of the vocal folds, something that regular laryngoscopy cannot do as effectively since it does not provide the same time-scaling effect. Other methods, such as direct laryngoscopy and endoscopy, do not utilize the strobe light and instead allow for direct visualization of the laryngeal structures without capturing the vibratory function in real time, which makes them less effective for observing the dynamics of vocal fold movement.