Cranial Nerve Examination - OSCE Guide | Geeky Medics

The girl puffed out her cheeks. Facial gymnastics for correct speech. Warming up the muscles of the mouth. Speech therapist exercise.

Ever wonder how some glassblowers get those iconic puffed-up cheeks? 🤔 It’s not what you think! They aren’t filling their cheeks like a balloon. That look is actually a side effect of powerful, controlled breathing. The real force comes from their diaphragm and lungs like a musician playing a trumpet. They create a tight seal on the pipe and push a steady stream of air to shape the molten glass. The cheeks sometimes puff out from the pressure! Some masters even use their cheeks as an extra tool

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