Language and its associated functions of memory and learning require many interconnections. The term association areas is given to the regions where these interconnections occur.
Some linguists also study the acoustical properties of sound, i.e. the physics of sound .
Still others consider how sound is perceived by the hearer, i.e. auditory phonetics. In all cases, it is important for you to know the basic anatomy of the vocal tract. Click image for more detail. The place of articulation is the point where obstruction occurs. Typically, it is the point on the palate where the placement of the tongue blocks the airstream.