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what is a cholesteoma
benign cyst in the mastoid cavity
why is gelfoam used
to reduce edema
what does apnea mean
not breathing
what does congenital mean
present at birth
what is the superior opening into the larynx
glottis
area commonly refered to as the throat
pharynx
hemorrhage from the nose
epistaxis
olfactory sense is the sense of what
smell
what is the lowest tracheal carlidge that forms the ridge between the right and left bronchi
carina
what is enlargement of a structure due to increase in size
hypertrophy
what are the 3 sections of the pharynx
nasophrynx
oropharynx
laryngopharynx
what tonsils are removed during a tonsillectomy
palintine
what are the conchae
osseous ridges on lateral walls of nasal cavity
reduction of hearing is what
deafness
what is the usual cause of a vocal cord nodule
vocal abuse / over use
in what position is an adult put in if having a tonsillectomy under local
sitting position
what is the most common site for securing a graft for tympanoplasty (myringoplasty)
temporalis fascia
what is a panendoscopy
viewing of esophagus
what structures are removed during a UPPP
tonsils
adnoids
uvula
portion of soft palate
whats the structure that seperates the outer and middle ear
tympanic membrane (ear drum)
name the ossicles of middle ear from lateral to medial
malleus
incus
stapes
what is the 7th cranial nerve called
facial
what does an otoscope show
view outer ear
why do they not use CO2 on an ear reconstruction
because it expands the middle ear
what is a tympanotomy (myringotomy)
incision into the tympanic membrane for removing accumulated fluid as seen in otitis media
what is the apex of the nose
tip
what is the name of the sturcture that divides the 2 chambers of nasal cavity
septum
where are the frontal sinus located
frontal bone
what is the main source of blood supply to the nose
internal maxillary artery
the olfactory bulb is the tip of what cranial nerve
3rd
what affects the nose throughout the life span
deviated septum
what is name of procedure used to change the external appearance of the nose
rhinoplasty
medical term for adam's apple
thyroid cartilage
where would you find a Zenkers dierticulum
esophagus
nerve deafness is what kind of deafness
sensorineural deafness
graft that is harvested prior to start of a stapedotomy is used where
cover the oval window
which salivary gland is the largest and locaed on lateral side of face anterior to external ear
parotid gland
which insturment is commonly used to pass graft in ear procedures
alligator
what is the major concern when operating on the parotid gland
facial nerve
which salivary gland is located inferior to the jaw
submandibular
what salivary gland is located beneth mucous membrane covering the floor of the mouth
sublingual
what is a symptom of Menier's disease
tinnitus (ringing of ears)
inflamation of nasal mucosa
rhinitis
name of radical antrostomy procedure to provide adequate visulization
Caldwell-Luc
another name for adenoids
pharyngeal tonsils
nasal polypups are growth that start where
mucous membrane
what is otosclerosis
hardening of tympanic membrane
which part of ear responsible for equilibrium
semicircular canals
largest cartilage in larynx
thyroid cartilage
where are vocal cords located
lyarnx
acute otitis media left untreated leads to
mastoiditis
ulcerations of esophagus are commonly found
in alcoholics
instruments used to remove packing in septoplasty
speculum
and
bayonet
insturment used to put tension on tonsils
long allis
patient who is having a Caldwell-Luc is put in what position
modified supine
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test for feb 15th
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feb 15th test
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2011-02-15T04:53:43Z
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