What Is Vocal Fremitus?
WEBAug 30, 2023 · Vocal fremitus, or tactile vocal fremitus, is the vibration or tremors felt over the chest wall during vocalization. The word "fremitus" is derived from the Latin word "fremere," which means "to murmur." It occurs due to the transmission of sound waves generated by vocal cords during speech, which causes a vibration of the air column in .