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Surgical Technology

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






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






3. Another word for a nosebleed






4. 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






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






6. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






7. ______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.






8. Conditions of the external auditory canal are usually dianosed using ______ - possibly with the assistance of an _____






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






10. 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






11. Local anesthetics (with or without epinephrine). Gelfoam - bone wax - anitibotics (systemic and topical-wound irrigation - ointments drops - or suspension) and antiflammatory agents are a variety of ___________






12. Often the disease affecting the middle ear has extended into the mastoid sinus. This will require a combination procedure of a ________ and a ________






13. What is the significant concern when perfoming surgery on the parotid gland?






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. Done for patients with otosclerosis. Under local with a complaint patient so that the surgeon using either voice commands or a tuning fork may access hearing restoration. Involves removal of the fixed stapes through a transaural or retroauricular inc






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






27. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






28. 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






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






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






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






32. Internal nose: its 2 outside openings or nostrils are referred to as the ________






33. 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.






34. Internal nose:The ____________are the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx.






35. 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 ____>






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

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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






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






44. 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.






45. Auditory or Pharyngotympanic - enter the nasopharynx from the middle ear. Their function is to equalize the pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane - preventing rupture of the TM. Opens during yawning - chewing and swallowing and blowing the






46. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






48. The ______come together to form the utricle.






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






50. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____