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Surgical Technology

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1. 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).






2. 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.






3. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






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






5. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.






6. ______a very common acute inflammatiion of the middle ear - usually initiated by blockage of the eustachian tube causing an accululation of fluid - which would normally be drained into the _________ - this would lead to severe ear pain.






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






8. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






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






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






12. 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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






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






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






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

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






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






22. 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.






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






24. The lymphoid elements (pharyngeal - palatine - and lingual tonsils - and the pharyngeal band) contained with the pharynx are collectively known as

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






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






27. 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.






28. 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






29. The most commonly used autograft for Tympanoplasty is the _____________because it is easily accessible and provides a think - well vascularized graft that easily epithelializes.






30. Is characterized by a sudden onset of obstruction of the respiratory tract that progresses very rapidly. The cardinal sign is the presence of a 'cherry-red' epiglottis.






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






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






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






34. Pinna consists of 2 parts






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






36. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______






37. 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.






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






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






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






41. 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






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






43. 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






44. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






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






46. 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






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






48. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






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






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