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Surgical Technology

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






2. Similar to 4. the reamianing foot plate of the stapes is fixed. All ossicles are removed. A window is made into the horizontal semicircular canal and the tympanic graft seals offf the middle ear and provides protection for the oval window.






3. 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.






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






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






6. 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






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






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






9. The_________extends from the pinna to the ________






10. 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.






11. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Removal of the palatine or faucial tonsils.






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






27. An alternative procedure to stapedectomy. A small opening is created in the fixed stapes footplate with a small drill or laser. This allows for transmission of sound waves or placement of prosthesis.






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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 ____>






34. 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.






35. The ossicles have moveable _______joints between them.






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






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






38. Sinuses located between the eyes and have a honeycomb appearance.






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






42. What is the 8th cranial nerve?






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






44. 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.






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






46. Indicates that the mucous membrance lining the nasal cavity will be incised - and the underlying perichondrium or periosteum lifted.






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






48. The organs of hearing aka _____ or _____ are contained within the cochlea.






49. Is nitrous oxide restricted during reconstructive ear surgery?






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