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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






6. ___________bleeding is more profuse and more difficult to control. Packing and electrosurgery may need to be performed.






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






8. The tympanic cavity houses a series of 3 small bones called the ____ossicles.






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






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






11. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






12. 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.






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






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






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






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






17. Removal of the bony partitions that form the mastoid aire cells. Would be indicated for cholesteatoma or mastoidits. You will need a microscope - power drill - and microscopic instruments.






18. 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.






19. To examine the larynx and can be direct or indirect. Also accomplished the same way as bronchoscopy.






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






21. Similar to 4. the reamianing foot plate of the stapes is fixed. All ossicles are removed. A window is made into the horizontal semicircular canal and the tympanic graft seals offf the middle ear and provides protection for the oval window.






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






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






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






26. 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






27. 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 ________.






28. External nose: The _____includes the openings or nares and the _____joins the nasal bones to the skull _______.






29. An esophageal diverticulum

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






31. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.






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






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






34. What are the two common ear obstructions






35. 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.






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






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






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

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






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






41. 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






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






43. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






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






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






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






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






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






49. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






50. What is cranial nerve 1? it is the sense of?







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