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Adams Apple
firm prominence in upper part of larynx formed by thyroid cartilage
air embolism
presence of aire in the veins, can lead to cardiac arrest
avulsed
pulled: torn away
cranium
skull
eustachian tube
branch of internal auditory canal connects middle ear to oropharynx
external auditory canal
the ear canal
foramen magnum
large opening at the base of the skull where the spinal cord connects
hematoma
collection of blood in a space
mastoid process
prominent bony mass at the base of the skull
occiput
most posterior portion of the skull
pinna
external visible part of the ear
sternocleidomastoid muscles
muscles on either side of the neck allowing movement
subcutaneous emphysema
crackling sensation felt on palpation of the skin, caused by presence of air in soft tissues
temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
joint formed where the mandible and cranium meet, just in front of the ear
tragus
small rounded fleshy bulge that lies anterior to the ear canal
turbinates
layers of bone within the nasal cavity
tympanic membrane
eardrum
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ID
43406
Card Set
EMT
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Emt
Updated
2010-10-19T18:33:10Z
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