Ear Anatomy
Cerumen
What is the clear fluid in the anterior chamber of the eye?
Aqueous humor.
What does "-opia" indicate?
a vision condition.
What does "-ectomy" mean in medical terminology?
Surgical removal.
What does "lacrim" refer to?
tears
What is the function of the Eustachian tube?
It connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat, helping to equalize pressure.
What is the role of cones in the retina?
They are responsible for color vision and function best in bright light.
What is color blindness?
A condition that affects the ability to see colors correctly.
What is a stapedectomy?
What is the meaning of "rrhea"?
Flow or discharge.
Malleus, Incus, Stapes
Define the term "retinopathy."
A disease of the retina that can result in vison loss.
Describe the Ishihara test.
A color blindness test using colored plates with numbers.
Define myringotomy and its purpose.
A surgical procedure that involves creating an incision in the tympanic membrane to relieve pressure or drain fluid.
Define "rhinitis".
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose.
What is myringotomy?
A surgical opening made in the tympanic membrane to drain fluids.
What does an ophthalmoscope do?
It is a lighted instrument for inspecting the retina and other parts of the eye.
What is presbyopia?
a vison condition related to aging that affects the ability to focus on close objects.
What is the process of a tympanoplasty?
A surgical procedure to repair the tympanic membrane.
What is the function of cilia in the nasal passages?
They move mucous and dust particles rom the sinuses to the back of the nose.
What does the term "pinna" refer to?
the external part of the ear, also know as the auricle.
What is the significance of the citreous humor?
It is a jelly-like substance that fills the posterior chamber of the eye maintaining its shape.
How does astigmatism affect vision?
It causes blurred vision due to an irregular shape of the cornea or lens.
Explain the term "blepharoplasty."
A surgical procedure to correct defects, deformities, or disfigurations of the eyelids.
What does "sclera."
The white outer coating of the eyeball.