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






2. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.






3. This progressive disease is herditary - affecting women more commonly than mena and is diagnosed with the assistance of a tuning for and audiometric exams. Surgical treatment to consider for this disorder would be _______or ________.






4. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






5. 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 _______






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






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






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






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






10. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






11. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






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






13. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.






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






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






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






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






18. 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






19. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






20. All of the ossicles are affected - in addition to the perforated tympanum. The only remaining natural structure of the middle ear is the intact and mobile footplate of the stapes. Only an air pocked remains as protection for the round window - as the






21. 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






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






23. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






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






25. 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






26. Excision of a portion or all of the parotid gland. Common disorfer is the formation of stones that block Steno's duct. Very important to identify the facial nerve during a paratidectomy. Have facial nerve identifiers ready for surgeon.






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Internal nose: The ending of the soft palate is the _________.






34. 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.






35. 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.






36. During swallowing - the superior movable portion of the epiglottis fold over the opening into the larynx is called the _____. The superior opening into the larynx is the _______( space between true vocal cords).






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






38. 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 ____>






39. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






41. To remove a foreign body - obtain diagnosis - or treat a condition. For flexible - the patient is often given a topical anesthetic - for rigid - general is the treatment of choice.






42. Pinna consists of 2 parts






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






44. Sinuses below the eyes and lateral to the nasal cavity.






45. 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






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

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47. Most superior portion (above the palate) of the pharynx - located posterior to the nasal cavity.






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






49. 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






50. The largest and most superior of the single cartilage is the ______

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