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Surgical Technology

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






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






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






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






6. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






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






8. Pinna consists of 2 parts






9. 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.






10. 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.






11. Damage to the _____ of the middle ear can be a continuation of a perforation. The complaints will include pain - hearing loss - drainage - and dizziness.






12. ____are clusters of sensitive hair cells embedded in a gelatin like substance called ____.






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






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






15. 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






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






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






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






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






20. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.






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






22. An alternative procedure to stapedectomy. A small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate with a small drill or laser. This allows for transmission of sound waves or placement of prosthesis.






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






24. Infectious disease that can affect any age group - although it is most commonly seen in the 2-5 year old. May be viral or bacterial.






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






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






27. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






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






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






31. 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






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






33. What are the two common ear obstructions






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. 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.






47. 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 ____>






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






49. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






50. The most common cause of sinusitis is the _______that causes the commom cold.