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






2. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






3. The ______separated the cochlea from the semicircular canals and is centrally located.






4. The eustachian tubes enter the nasopharynx - and it houses the _________






5. There are several landmarks on the tympanic membrance. They are 1. _____ - surrounding the 'TM' is referred to as the 2. _____. A small superior is less tense and is called 3._____ - because it lacks the central fibrous connective tissue. The 4._____






6. An incision into the infereior posterior portion of the 'TM' with a disposable myringotomy knife - for removing fluid. Maybe be accompanied with polyethylene ventilation tubes - or pressure equalizing (PE) tubes.






7. May affect the pharyngeal - palatine - or lingual tonsils. Usually refers to the palatine tonsils and it is the palatine tonsils that are removed during the procedure - tonsillectomy. Most often caused by streptococcal organisms.






8. Growth that originate from mucous membrane - most often develop in patients suffering from allergic rhinitis. They can multiple and in some cases - the size and number may cause complete obstruction of the nose. The sense of olfaction is often impair






9. Autographs(from the same person) - allografts (from the same species) - xenografts (from animals) - or synthetic grafts are several options available for repair or replacement of damaged or diseased _____ or the ____>






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






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






12. 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






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






14. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.






15. What is the principle organ of equilibrium - 1.____. This is made up of the semicircular ducts including their - 2. _____ - and the 3.____ and the 4.____ of the vestibule.






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






17. Not breathing. Numerous - brief interruptions in respiration during sleep - leaving the patient feeling sleepy during the day. Life threatening - can lead to irregualr hear beats - high blood pressure - heart attach and stroke. Pharmacologic treatmen






18. The _____ or ______ - is the separation between the outer and middle ear






19. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.






20. The conchae are ________ ________ on the lateral walls of the cavity. Their names are indicative of their location--supreme - superior - middle - and inferior.






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






22. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






23. Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of chronic rhinitis.






24. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.






25. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






26. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?






27. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






28. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.






29. 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






30. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______






31. 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.






32. Branches of both the internal and external carotid arteries provide the blood supply to the nose. The main source is the _________ - Which is one of the terminal divisions of the external carotid.






33. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






34. Occurs when there is a bony overgrowth of the spates.






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






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






37. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.






38. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.






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






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






41. Another word for a nosebleed






42. An esophageal diverticulum

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43. Possesses several electrodes which enter and circle around inside the cochlear. Implanted under the patients skin behind the ear. The electrodes receive signals transmitted from the external portion of the devise to the cochlea activating fibrs of th






44. Maybe benign or malignant. Evidence may include changes in voice quality and pain. May arise form any structure within the larynx and is not limited to the vocal coreds. Laryngectomy - radical neck dissection - radiation therapy.






45. Most often done to straighten a deviated nasal septum - and to improve air flow through the nasal cavity. It is also used to repair a perforated septum or one damaged by trauma.






46. Bronchitis - may be acute(virus) or chronic (irritants)






47. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.






48. A coiled portion of the bony labyrinth extending from the vestibule






49. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






50. What is the 8th cranial nerve?







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