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Surgical Technology

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1. The pinna consists of _____ _____ that is covered with thick skin.






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. 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






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






11. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






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






13. 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






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






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






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






17. 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






18. Pinna consists of 2 parts






19. Another word for a nosebleed






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






21. May affect the pharyngeal - palatine - or lingual tonsils. Usually refers to the palatine tonsils and it is the palatine tonsils that are removed during the procedure - tonsillectomy. Most often caused by streptococcal organisms.






22. 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.






23. 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






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






25. _____ 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.






26. 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.






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






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






29. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






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






31. 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).






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






33. Often for ear surgery - is the operating table reversed?

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






35. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






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






38. 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 _______






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






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






41. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






42. Cartilage is incised and mucous membrane is elevated during a SMR with a ___________






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






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

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






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






47. 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






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






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






50. 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.