Eye
The cone-shaped cavity formed by the
skull that houses and protects the eyeball.
What is the Orbital Cavity?
the outer ear, collects sound waves and directs them into the auditory canal
What is Pinna (auricle)?
the sense of smell comes from the olfactory region of the nasal cavity
What is Nasal Cavity?
Bumps on the surface of the tongue that contain the taste buds
What is PAPILLAE?
The color plates are used to test for color blindness.
What is the Ishihara test?
lined with glands that secrete a wax-like substance called cerumen that protects the ear. The canal leads to the tympanic membrane
What is Auditory canal?
partition that divides the nose into right and left sides
What is Septum?
inflammation of the tongue
What is Glossitis?
The circular opening in the choroid coat that
allows light to enter the eye.
What is a Pupil?
separates the outer from the middle ear
What is Tympanic membrane(eardrum)?
structures located at the bottom of each cerebral hemisphere that process information about odors
What is Olfactory bulb?
swollen, red bumpy tongue with enlarged taste buds. Causes include: Scarlet fever; allergies; Toxic shock syndrome; Vitamin B12 deficiency and Kawasaki disease
What is Strawberry tongue?
Colored, muscular layer that surrounds the pupil.
What is Iris?
filled with fluid that vibrates when sound waves are transmitted by the stapes
What is Cochlear duct?
inflammation of the lining of the nose causing nasal congestion; nasal drainage, sneezing or itching. Caused by allergies, infection, fumes, odors or drugs. Treatment: eliminating allergens or reducing exposure; antihistamines
What is Rhinitis?
an oral yeast infection that causes white lesions on tongue and inner cheeks. Common in babies, people with immune deficiency, and those who use steroid sprays for asthma.
What is Thrush?
The crystalline structure located behind iris and pupil; separates anterior and posterior chambers;focuses images on the retina
What is Lens?
three structures in inner ear that contain liquid set in motion by head and body movements. These impulses are sent back to the cerebellum to maintain balance or equilibrium
What is Semicircular Canals?
condition where there is abend in the cartilage of the septum.Symptoms: blockage of airflow in one nostril;difficulty sleeping; headaches; loud breathing; snoringand nose bleeds Treatment: surgical correction
What is Deviated nasal septum?