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






4. Cochlear implants have 2 components - What are they ______ - ______






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






6. 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






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. Labyrinths are complex series of canals and chamers locatd with in the ______of the temporal bone.






9. 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






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






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






12. 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.






13. 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.






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






15. 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 ___________






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






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






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






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






20. The _____normally is _____ and has a diameter of about 1cm.






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






22. 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






23. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






24. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






35. Does the surgical tech need to stay sterile until the patient leaves the room after nasal and oral surgery?






36. What are the two common ear obstructions






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






38. An esophageal diverticulum

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






40. 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.






41. 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).






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






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






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






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






46. Infectious disease that can affect any age group - although it is most commonly seen in the 2-5 year old. May be viral or bacterial.






47. 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 ____>






48. The footplate of the stapes rests upon the _____window.






49. Is inflammation of the nasal mucosa - usually evidenced by excessive mucous production or rhinorrhea.






50. May be perforated due to carcinoma - chronic infection - intractable picking - occupational chemical exposure - or substance (cocaine) abuse







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