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ch25. Head and Neck

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Air embolism   the presence of air in the viens, which can lead to cardiac arrest if it enters heart. (Air in right atrium/ ventricle leads to cardiac arrest)  
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anisocoria   Naturally occurring uneven pupil size  
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blowout fracture   a fracture of the orbit or of the bones that support the floor of the orbit  
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conjunctiva   the delicate membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the the exposed surface of the eye  
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cornea   the transparent tissue layer in front of the pupil and iris of the eye  
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eustachian tube   a branch of the internal auditory canal that connects the middle ear to the oropharynx  
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external auditory canal   the ear canal; leads to the tympanic membrane  
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globe   the eye  
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iris   the muscle and surrounding tissue behind the cornea that dilate and constrict the pupil, regulating the amount of light that enters the eye; pigment in the tissue gives eye color  
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lacrimal glands   the glands that produce fluids to keep the eye moist, also tear glands  
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lens   the transparent part of the eye through which images are focused on the retina  
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mastoid process   the prominent bony mass at the base of the skull about 1" posterior to the external opening of the ear.  
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optic nerve   a cranial nerve that transmits visual information to the brain  
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pinna   the exteranl visible part of the ear  
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pupil   the circular opening in the middle of the iris that admits light to the back of the eye  
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retina   the light-sensitive are of the eye where images are projected; a layer of cells at the back of the eye that changes the light image into electrical impulses, which are carried by the optic nerve to the brain  
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retinal detachment   separation of the retina from its attachments at the back of the eye  
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sclera   the tough, fibrous, white portion of the eye that protects the more delicate inner structures  
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subcutaneous emphysema   a characteristic crackling sensation felt on paplation of the skin, caused by the presence of air on soft tissues  
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tragus   small, rounded , fleshy bulge that lies immediately anterior to the ear canal  
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turbinates   layers of bone within the nasal cavity  
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tympanic membrane   the eardrum, which lies between the external and middle ear  
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vitreous humor   Clear, jellylike fluid near the back of the eye  
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aqueous humor   In front of the lens is a fluid which can leak out in penetrating injuries.  
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Maxillary fractures are usually found after   blunt force high-energy impacts.  
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Signs of maxillary fractures include   Massive facial swelling, Instability of the facial bones, Misalignment of teeth  
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Fractured and avulsed teeth are common following a   facial trauma.  
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Mandible injuries are common from   the result of vehicle collisions and assaults.  
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Signs of mandible fractures include   Misalignment of the teeth,Numbness of the chin, An inability to open the mouth  
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The cricothyroid membrane lies between   the thyroid cartilage and the cricoid cartilage  
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The trachea is found   below the larynx in the anterior midline of the neck  
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What connects the oropharynx and larynx with the main passages of the lungs   trachea  
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Battle's sign (Bruising over mastoid bone) indicates   Basilar skull fracture  
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sign of a orbital blowout fracture   paralysis of upward glaze  
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