Terms
Extends from the posterior choanae of the nose to the palate
What is the nasopharynx
performed to reduce and tighten oropharyngeal tissue
What is a UPP
The large sinuses below the ocular orbits
What are the maxillary sinuses
specifically designed to cut bone, usually has hinges and may be double action to improve cutting strength
What is a rongeur
removal of diseased bone, mastoid air cells and the tissue lining the air cells of the mastoid
What is a mastoidectomy
A tubuluar structure extending from the nose to esophagus
What is the pharynx
removal of the tongue for the treatment of cancer
What is a glossectomy
The only closed ring of the upper airway
What is the cricoid
Lifts periosteum or submucosa off bone or cartilage
What is an elevator
reconstruction of the ossicles to restore conduction to the oval window
What is a stapedectomy
A substance that can injure the ear
What is ototoxic
an endoscopic assessment of the larynx
What is a laryngoscopy
The larynx is separated into these three spaces
What is the supraglottis, epiglottis and glottis
A small, powered handpiece with rotating blades that removes small segments of tissue and suctions them
What is a microdebrider
performed to provide a patent airway
What is a tracheostomy
A tube that is placed in a myringotomy to produce aeration of the middle ear
What is a T tube (tympanostomy tube)
a surgery performed to reduce the frequency of ear, nose and throat infections
What is a tonsillectomy
this is located in the ampulla and is responsible for equilibrium
What is the crista ampullaris
this degree scope is used for the maxillary, sphenoid and ethmoid procedures
What is the 30 degree endoscope
remodeling of the nose for function, appearance or both
What is a rhinoplasty
Bleeding that arises from the nasal cavity
What is epistaxis
removal of the bony turbinate to increase airflow through the nose
What is a turbinectomy
has a spiral shape and contains the organ of corti, also known as the organ of hearing
What is the cochlea
Attached to the mayo and holds the patients mouth open during tonsillectomy surgery
What is the McIvor mouth gag
a technique used to enter the maxillary sinus through an incision made in the gingival-buccal sulcus
What is a Caldwell-Luc