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






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






3. The inner ear or 1. ______ - consists of two main sections. The are 2. _____ - or perilymphatic labyrinth and the 3. ______.






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






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






7. Paranasal sinuses--a series of ducts called ________leadto the paranasal sinuses - which are air cavities in the bone surrounding the nasal cavity.






8. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






9. ________may assist inn opening the eustachian tube - facilitaitng drainage of the middle ear cavity. The 'TM' may rupture spontaneously or may require surgical incision - called a ________






10. 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 ____>






11. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






12. 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 ___________






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






14. 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






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






16. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. An esophageal diverticulum

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23. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






27. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






36. 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 ________.






37. Secretes saliva - 3 glands - parotid - submandibular - and sublingual






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






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






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






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

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






43. _____ are capable of vibration when air passes through them during exhalation to produce sound. Fibrous bands that stretch across the hollow interior of the larynx.






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






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






46. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






48. 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






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






50. 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.







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