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Surgical Technology

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






2. 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.






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






9. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________






10. The chemoreceptors for _______ are located in the __________ __________ in the most superior region of each nasal cavity just above the superior turbinate near the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.






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






12. Occurs when there is an interference with the transmission of sounds from the external or middle ear - preventing sound waves from entering the inner ear. Ex. a peanut in the ear - perforated 'TM' - fluid in middle ear






13. What are soaked in cocaine during a SMR which are placed preoperatively and are removed?






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






15. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






21. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






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






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






24. The most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______ - Which bifurcates into the 2 primary larynx.






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






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






27. 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






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






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






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






31. A _______should be available for identification of the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves.






32. The eithmoid air cells are destroyed and all affected tissue is removed






33. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...






34. The only cartilage in the upper digestive tract to form a complete circle and is found at the base of the larynx. It is the most inferior of the laryngeal cartilages and attaches to the trachea.






35. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.






36. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






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






38. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.






39. Internal nose: the nasal cavity is the interior chamber of the nose and is lined with _________.






40. 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.






41. 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






42. Referes to a procedure that may involve inspection of several portions of the upper aerodigestive tract.






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






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






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






46. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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47. 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






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






49. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






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