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1. The _______is the portion of the ear that is visible on each side of the head: it encircles the opening into the ________________.






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






3. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






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






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






6. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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






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






9. 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.






10. The three components of the osseous labyrinth are the : 1. _____ - 2. ______ - and the 3. ____ - which are named according to their shapes.






11. The ________is the largest of the 3 glands located on the _______sides of the face anterior to the external ear.






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






13. An incision into the infereior posterior portion of the 'TM' with a disposable myringotomy knife - for removing fluid. Maybe be accompanied with polyethylene ventilation tubes - or pressure equalizing (PE) tubes.






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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. Anterior nose bleeds are easily controlled by _____






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






21. The septal cartilage is also known as the _______






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






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






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






25. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






34. 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.






35. Maybe benign or malignant. Evidence may include changes in voice quality and pain. May arise form any structure within the larynx and is not limited to the vocal coreds. Laryngectomy - radical neck dissection - radiation therapy.






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






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






38. 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






39. 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 ________.






40. 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






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. Failure to treat chronic tonsillitis can lead to...






46. An incision made into the trachea through the neck below the larynx to gain access to the airway.






47. Voice box - is located between the pharynx and the trachea.






48. 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






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






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







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