Anatomy
These structures are also known as turbinates.
Conchae
This instrument is used to measure bone depth for screw placement.
depth gauge
This surgical procedure is performed to correct a deviated septum
septoplasty
This structure collects sound waves in the outer ear
pinna
This condition is the most common cause of nasal polyps
allergic rhinitis
These are lymphoid tissues located on either side of the throat
palatine tonsils
This procedure uses an endoscope to treat sinus disease.
FESS (functional endoscopic sinus surgery)
This dressing is placed under the nose after nasal surgery to absorb drainage
mustache dressing
This condition involves bony overgrowth of the stape
otosclerosis
This duct is commonly blocked by stones in the parotid gland
Stensen’s duct
This term describes a crooked nasal septum
deviated
This condition is a chronic middle ear infection often requiring PE tubes
otitis media
This study is used to diagnose sleep apnea
polysomnography
This condition is an acute nosebleed
epistaxis
This gas is avoided in ear surgery because it expands in the middle ear
nitrous oxide
This benign tumor can press on the facial nerve and cause twitching
acoustic neuroma