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Surgical Technology

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






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






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






4. The ______come together to form the utricle.






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






6. The only cartilage in the upper digestive tract to form a complete circle and is found at the base of the larynx. It is the most inferior of the laryngeal cartilages and attaches to the trachea.






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






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

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9. Not breathing. Numerous - brief interruptions in respiration during sleep - leaving the patient feeling sleepy during the day. Life threatening - can lead to irregualr hear beats - high blood pressure - heart attach and stroke. Pharmacologic treatmen






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






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






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






13. ______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.






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






15. Other canal causing hearing impairment may be_______ and ______






16. 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 ____>






17. What is controlled by the cristae during movement?






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






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






20. A soft tissue graft is used to repair the eardrum. The damage is limited to the tympanic membrane - All content of the middle ear are intact.






21. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






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






23. The ________is the tip of the cranial nerve 1.






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






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






26. What is the principle organ of equilibrium - 1.____. This is made up of the semicircular ducts including their - 2. _____ - and the 3.____ and the 4.____ of the vestibule.






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






28. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






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






30. 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






31. 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






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. There are several landmarks on the tympanic membrance. They are 1. _____ - surrounding the 'TM' is referred to as the 2. _____. A small superior is less tense and is called 3._____ - because it lacks the central fibrous connective tissue. The 4._____






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






35. Foreign bodies also cause rhinitis. This is generally ________rhinitis and often is not given any further consideration until a purulent discharge appears.






36. _______tissue can cause snoring due to nasal obstruction or hearing impairment due to eustachian tube blockage.






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






38. Another word for a nosebleed






39. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






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

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






43. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






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






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






47. An esophageal diverticulum

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48. 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






49. 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.






50. The nasal cavity is divided into ______chambers by the nasal septum.