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1. Another word for a nosebleed






2. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.






3. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






4. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.






5. Done for patients with otosclerosis. Under local with a complaint patient so that the surgeon using either voice commands or a tuning fork may access hearing restoration. Involves removal of the fixed stapes through a transaural or retroauricular inc






6. ______can be caused by stagnant water and wax in the ear or may be acquired from swimming in contaminated water. Inflammations can be either bacterial or fungal and cause the patient a great deal of pain.






7. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________






8. Is a benign cyst or tumor that fills the mastoid cavity and erodes the mastoid air cells. Formed when epithelial cells that would normally be shed throught the eustachian tube are unable to migrate out the middle ear cavity due to a blockage of the a






9. External nose: flared lateral wings of the external nose are referred to as _____






10. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.






11. Infectious disease that can affect any age group - although it is most commonly seen in the 2-5 year old. May be viral or bacterial.






12. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






13. The most common bacterial agent responsible for epiglottitis is...






14. A prosthetic replacement for the cochlear portion off the inner ear. This type of prosthesis is beneficial for individuals with sensor oriented deafness






15. The external auditory canal can easily become obstructed - especially in ____






16. Auditory or Pharyngotympanic - enter the nasopharynx from the middle ear. Their function is to equalize the pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane - preventing rupture of the TM. Opens during yawning - chewing and swallowing and blowing the






17. Used to remove hypertrophic turbinate - usually inferior. It is also achieved with a submucosal approach. The nasal mucosa along the edge of the edge of the affected turbinate is incised. All or some of the bones of the turbinate are removed. The muc






18. The ______is normally pearly gray in color - translucent - and has a shiny appearance.






19. TM and malleus - malleus is removed and TM graft is placed directly against the remaining portion of the malleus of the incus.The destructive process extends beyond the damaged tympanic membrane to include the malleus






20. What surgical intervention is the only option to correct cholesteatoma?






21. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.






22. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.






23. The _______ opens posteriorly into the mastoid sinus and the _______ aka auditory or pharyngotympanic tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.






24. Infections and abscesses may affect the pinna and the canal - otis externa - which would apply to any general inflammation of the __________






25. External nose: The ______is between the root and the tip - with the bridge being the upper portion.






26. The _____ - aka tympanic cavity is an air-filled chamber located within the temporal bone.






27. Treatment for intractable snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Redundant tissue of the fauces - teh tonsils (if present) and a portion fo teh soft palate including the uvula are removed. Removal of adenoids - if necessary. Surgeon uses a #12 Curved k






28. Is considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose.






29. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.






30. 'Nerve deafness'. Involves the cochlear portion of the inner ear and /or the cochlear division of the acoustc (vestibulocochlear- 8th cranial nerve)






31. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse






32. Windpipe - joins the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the main stem or primary bronchi leading to each lung.






33. ______a very common acute inflammatiion of the middle ear - usually initiated by blockage of the eustachian tube causing an accululation of fluid - which would normally be drained into the _________ - this would lead to severe ear pain.






34. Is characterized by a sudden onset of obstruction of the respiratory tract that progresses very rapidly. The cardinal sign is the presence of a 'cherry-red' epiglottis.






35. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






36. The external ear is comprised of the...






37. The polyp is connected to the mucous membrane by a _________






38. Patients with a 'TM' ______ - may complain of pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness. A small opening (_________) resolves spontaneously.






39. In regards to the external nose - tip is referred to as the _____.






40. Commonly referred to as the throat. Serves the respiratory tract by receiving air from the nose and mouth - and the digestive system as a passageway for food and liquids.






41. An alternative procedure to stapedectomy. A small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate with a small drill or laser. This allows for transmission of sound waves or placement of prosthesis.






42. TM - malleus - and incus are affected. The replacement tympanium is placed directly against the intact stapes - permitting the transmission of sound to the oval window. In addition to the damaged tympanic membrane - both the malleus and incus have be






43. It is divided into 3 regions - the nasopharynx - oropharynx - and the laryngopharynx






44. Beginning at the posterior nares - the nasopharynx extends inferiorly to the _______






45. Is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses.






46. Ear ache - headache - purulent discharge from the ear - hearing loss - dizziness - and weakness of the facial muscle due to damage of the ______ cranial nerve are evidence of _______






47. The 'Tm' can easily rupture. The perforation can be caused by either _____ or _____ from within the middle ear.






48. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.






49. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






50. A feeling of fullness - dizziness - and tinnitus aka ______ - maybe symptoms of ear obstructions






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