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the sense of smell is called the

the olfactory nerve fibers pass through the cribriform plate in the roof of the nose, where they integrate with the

the sense of smell is processed in the olfactory cortex of the

inflammation of the nasal mucosa, usually evidenced by excessive mucous production

growths that originate from mucous membrane

Permanent enlargement of the turbinates or nasal conchae may occur as a result of

typically straight at birth. during aging, it tends to deviate to one side or the other. may also be due to trauma

the nasal septum may become perforated due to

the main cause of nosebleed

Diagnostic procedures/test to nasal and paranasal sinus include

during nasal procedures the head is placed on a headrest and may be raised to

the use of a small table may be requeste to hold the supplies necessary for administering the local. this "clean" setup includes:

considered cosmetic and is performed by the plastic/reconstructive surgeon to change the external appearance of the nose

used to remove a hypertrophic turbinate, usually the inferior

polyp is grasped with a forceps, encircled by a snare wire, and amputated, or a forcep may be used for removeal

a "last resort" type of procedure, as most cases of severe epistaxis can be controlled with internal packing or electrosurgery

a more radical typ of antrostomy and is performed when intranasal antrostomy alone does not provide adequate visualization

may be entered through the nose, or an incision can be made near the inner canthus of the eye on the affected side

known to the general population as the throat, is, in actuality, seveal individual and specialized structures that work in harmony to facilitate respiration and ingestion of food.

3 salivary glands

2 types of cells are foun in the salivary glands

the largest of the three glands located on the lateral sides of the face anterior to the external ear

located inferior to the jaw, lies on top of the strap muscles and is also covered by the platysma, integument, and fascia

the smallest of the 3 glands, located beneath the mucous membrane that cover the floor of the mouth

commonly referred to as the throat, is a tubular structure approximately 13 cm

most superior portion of the pharynx, located posterior to the nasal cavity

enter the nasopharyn from the middle ear. function is to equalize the pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane, peventing rupture of the tympanci membrane

single mass of lymphatic tissue embedded in the mucous membrane of the posterior wall of the nasopharynx.

when pharyngeal tonsils are enlarged, they are referred to as

the middle portion of the pharynx, located posterior to the oval cavity, and it houses the palatine and lingual tonsils. begins at the uvula, communicating superiorly with the nasopharynx and extends to the level of the hyoid

2 oval masses of lymphoid tissue commonly called "the tonsils"

a pair of lymphoid areas located on the posterior surface of the tongue near the base

commonly called the voice box, is located between the pharynx and the trachea.

the largest and most superiro of the single cartilages is

The only cartilage in the upper aerodigestive tract to form a complete circle and is found at the base of the larynx

superior opening into the larynx is

aka windpipe located anterior to the esophagus

most inferior tracheal cartilage is called the ______, which bifurcates into the tow primary bronchi.

very common inflammation of the throat is ______, which may be either viral or bacterial in origin

an infectious disease that can affect any age group although is is most commonly seen in the 2 - 5 year old child. may be viral or bacterial.

may affect the pharyngeal, palatine, or lingual tonsils

inflammation of the vocal cords usually caused by a virus and is rarely seen in children

inflammation of the esophagus can have many causes the most common cause is reflux of stomach acid into it leading to what is commonly called "heartburn" usually treated with diet modification, stress reduction, and antacid therapy

A diverticulum is an out-pouching of the wall of the intestinal tract, and esophageal diverticulum is referred to as

the removal of pharyngeal tonsils that have become enlarged

the removal of the palatine or faucial tonsisl. ususally done on an out-patient basis.

Both the palatine tonsils and the pharyngeal tonsils are removed simultaneously in a combination procedure

excision of aportion or all of the parotid gland

the definitive treatment for intrctable snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. performed on adults and is done under general anesthesia. Tedundant tissue of the fauces, tonsils (if present) and a portion of the uvula are removed

performed to remove a foreign body, obtsin a diagnosis, or treat a condition of the vocal cords, such as removal of a nodule

accomplished in much the same way as laryngoscopy and is performed for the same reasons.

may be either diagnostic or for the removal of a foreign body

refers to a procedure that may involve inspection of seveal portions of the upper aerodigestive tract

the partial or complete surgical removal of the larnyx