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






2. 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






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






4. 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 ___________






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






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






7. Ear ache - headache - purulent discharge from the ear - hearing loss - dizziness - and weakness of the facial muscle due to damage of the ______ cranial nerve are evidence of _______






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






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






18. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. TM and malleus - malleus is removed and TM graft is placed directly against the remaining portion of the malleus of the incus.The destructive process extends beyond the damaged tympanic membrane to include the malleus






28. 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






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






30. The tympanic membrane is comprised of 1.____layers. The outer surface is covered with 2._____ - the central is 3._____ - and the inner is 4.____.






31. ______can be caused by stagnant water and wax in the ear or may be acquired from swimming in contaminated water. Inflammations can be either bacterial or fungal and cause the patient a great deal of pain.






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






33. 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).






34. 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






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






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






37. A type of Tympanoplasty - has 5 classifications - which are determined by the extent of the damage to the eardrum and the middle ear.






38. 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.






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






40. This cranial nerve carries information related to the equilibrium to the cerebral cortex.






41. 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






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






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






44. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






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






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






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






48. Another word for a nosebleed






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






50. Can be used as a diagnostic procedure - or can be considered functional. The paranasal sinuses can be accessed with the endoscope using an intrancasal approach or external incisions. The main advantages is that the surgery can be focused on the area







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