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the face and related structures

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Malocclusion   deviation of normal alignment of opposable bones. Misalighnment of jaw, leads to head aches, cervical muscle strain and weakness  
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the ear   focuses acoustical energy and chagees it to electrical energy to be interpreted by the brain.  
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external ear   cartilaginous funner to bring sound into the body  
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middle ear   houses the tympanic membrane, acts as a microphone sending vibrations to inner ear.  
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Eustachian tubes   middle ear, connects the nasal passages, regulates pressure in the middle ear  
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inner ear   converts mechanical vibrations into electrical impulses that sent to the brain, fluid filled canals help in balance and posture  
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Airflow   nostrils, nasal passages, pharynx, trachea, lungs  
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larynx   most susceptible part of the throat to injury  
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lingual frenulum   connects the tongue to the oral cavity  
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oral vestibule   area between the lips and the teeth  
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Bell's Palsy   disease caused by the damage of facial nerves that leaves the facial muscle flaccid. the involved side will appear elongated  
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tinnitus   ringing in the ear secondary to head trauma  
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epistaxis   nosebleed from direct blow or from dry, hot air  
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otoscope   used to check the inner ear  
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Battle's sign   discoloration under ear lobes secondary to basilar skull fracture  
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neurological testing   facial sensations, hearing, smell  
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cauliflower ear   auricular hematoma, repeated trauma to the ear, scar tissue build up, treatment:draining by physician  
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Otis Externa   swimmer's ear, infection of auditory meatus inside the ear, due to bacteria or fungus, treatment: acid based ear drops with antibiotics/corticosteroids  
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Otitis Media   inner ear infection, ear canals filled with mucus, treatment:antibiotics  
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LeFort Fracture I   only maxillary bone  
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LeFort Fracture II   maxillary bone and nasal bone  
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LeFort Fracture III   Crosses the zygomatic bone and the orbit  
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Tartar   hardened plague  
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periodontitis   infection of the tooth's supporting structures  
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