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A Physioacoustic Model of the Infant Cry

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The infant cry is the result of the complex interaction between many anatomic structures and physiologic mechanisms. These interactions involve the central nervous system, respiratory system, peripheral nervous system, and a variety of muscles.

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  1. Pediatiric Diagnostic Service Institute, Cambridge, Massachusettes, 02142, USA

    Howard L. Golub

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusettes, 02118, USA

    Michael J. Corwin

  3. Department of Pediatrics, Boston City Hospital, Boston, Massachusettes, 02118, USA

    Michael J. Corwin

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Golub, H.L., Corwin, M.J. (1985). A Physioacoustic Model of the Infant Cry. In: Lester, B.M., Zachariah Boukydis, C.F. (eds) Infant Crying. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2381-5_3

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