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






2. 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._____






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. 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






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






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






10. An esophageal diverticulum

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11. The ______is a facial feature that serves as the organ for the sense of smell and as the upper portion of the ___________.






12. Another word for a nosebleed






13. Internal nose: each nasal cavity - or fossa - has a series of 4 bony projections - that increase the surface area of the nose - called the...






14. Inflammation of the vocal cords. Symptom prolonged hoarseness.






15. 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.






16. Pinna consists of 2 parts






17. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






18. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






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






20. ________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 ________






21. 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.






22. Is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. Usually bacterial - although it may be viral or due to allergies.






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. Each ampulla contains ridges called _____that possess cristae.






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






32. ______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.






33. The size of the turbinate can be reduced electrosurgically or with the use of a ________. Often the affected turbinate must be excised.






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






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






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






37. Anteriorly - the septum is ________.






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






39. 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






40. 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






41. 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.






42. 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






43. Consists of a microphone - a speech processor that converts sound onto electrical impulses - and connecting cables.






44. 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 ____>






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






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






47. The canal is covered with 1.___________ - lined with fine hairs - and houses the 2._________ - which secrete a substance called cerumen - aka 3. ______






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






49. What is the main cause of nose bleed?






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







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