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Surgical Technology

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






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






3. 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






4. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.






5. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.






6. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. ______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.






14. What are the 3 small bones named according to their shape and are from lateral to medial.






15. ________may assist inn opening the eustachian tube - facilitaitng drainage of the middle ear cavity. The 'TM' may rupture spontaneously or may require surgical incision - called a ________






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






17. What are the two common ear obstructions






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual






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






24. The orifice of each eustachian tube enters the nasal cavity ________to the turbinates - warming and filtering inspired air and allows for cellular respiration.






25. Posteriorly - the septum has bony attachments to the ________ and _______ bones.






26. Sinuses directly behind the nose at the center of the skull and may be one cavity or divided.






27. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.






28. Sinuses located within the frontal bone behind the eyebrows - and may be on cavity or divided.






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






30. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






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






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






33. Is defined as any reduction of hearing - no matter how slight.






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






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






36. 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






37. 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.






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






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






40. 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






41. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...






42. Inflammation of the esophagus - caused by reflux of stomach acids. Can lead to formation of stricture - may require surgery.






43. _____ are capable of vibration when air passes through them during exhalation to produce sound. Fibrous bands that stretch across the hollow interior of the larynx.






44. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________






45. Unilaterally - removal of the cervial lymph nodes - jugular vein - and sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM). While perfomed alone to treat metastatic squamous cell carcinoma - also done in conjunction with mandibulectomy for metastatic lesions of the mou






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






47. Internal nose: The _______and ______ palate form the anterior and posterior floor of the nasal cavity.






48. A fluid called __________fills the spaces of the bony labyrinth - Which is linked by a thin membrane that houses another fluid called _____.






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






50. The palatine tonsils and adenoids are often removed in a combination procedure called a