EENT

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to EENT anatomy and conditions for exam preparation.

Sclera

The white part of the eye.

Cornea

Covers the iris and pupil.

Conjunctiva

A thin covering membrane over the anterior eye and eyelid.

Iris

The colored part of the eye containing pigment cells.

Pupil

The opening that controls the amount of light entering the eye.

Anterior Chamber

Space between the cornea and iris.

Lens

Clear structure located posterior to the pupil and iris.

Retina

Lines the inner portion of the eye.

Optic Nerve

Transmits impulses from the eye to the brain.

Orbits

Eye sockets formed by seven bones.

Frontal Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Zygomatic Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Maxillary Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Ethmoidal Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Sphenoid Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Lacrimal Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Palatine Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Ossicles

Small bones in the middle ear (malleus, incus, stapes).

Cochlea

Inner ear structure involved in hearing.

Eustachian Tube

Connects the middle ear to the nasal passages.

Auricle

The external part of the ear.

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum.

Epiglottis

Prevents food from entering the larynx.

Tonsils

Located at the back of the mouth to fight infections.

Adenoids

Located at the back of the nasal cavity to fight infections.

Uvula

Hangs at the back of the throat between the tonsils.

Nares

Nostrils of the nose.

Paranasal Sinuses

Frontal, sphenoid, ethmoidal, and maxillary sinuses.

Hyphema

Bleeding in the anterior chamber of the eye.

Corneal Abrasion

An injury to the cornea.

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

Bleeding under the conjunctiva.

Detached Retina

Separation of the retina from supporting structures.

Tinnitus

Ringing in the ears.

Diplopia

Double vision.

Photophobia

Sensitivity to light, often due to corneal abrasion.

Ptosis

Drooping of the eyelid.

Aniscoria

Difference in pupil size.

Nystagmus

Involuntary eye movement.

Ruptured Globe

A serious injury to the eye.

Orbital Fracture

A break in the orbital floor.

Ear Infection

Otitis externa or media.

Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gums.

Periodontitis

Infection spreading from gingivitis to supporting structures.

Oral Candidiasis

A fungal infection in the mouth, commonly known as thrush.

Halitosis

Bad breath.

Erosion

Loss of tooth structure.

Papilla

Small projection, located in the lacrimal system.

Lacrimal Apparatus

Structure responsible for tear production and drainage.

Visual Acuity

The clarity or sharpness of vision.

Snellen Chart

A tool used to measure visual acuity.

PERRLA

Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation.

Swinging Flashlight Test

Test for assessing relative afferent pupillary defect.

Fluorescein Strips

Used to detect corneal abrasions.

Otoscope

Instrument for examining the ear.

Audiometry

A test to measure hearing.

Normal Sinus Rhythm

The normal beating of the heart.

Conductive Hearing Loss

Hearing loss due to problems with the ear canal, eardrum, or middle ear structures.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Hearing loss due to damage to the inner ear or to the nerve pathways.

Rhinorrhea

Runny nose.

Emesis

Vomiting.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing.

Sclera

The white part of the eye.

Cornea

Covers the iris and pupil.

Conjunctiva

A thin covering membrane over the anterior eye and eyelid.

Iris

The colored part of the eye containing pigment cells.

Pupil

The opening that controls the amount of light entering the eye.

Anterior Chamber

Space between the cornea and iris.

Lens

Clear structure located posterior to the pupil and iris.

Retina

Lines the inner portion of the eye.

Optic Nerve

Transmits impulses from the eye to the brain.

Orbits

Eye sockets formed by seven bones.

Frontal Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Zygomatic Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Maxillary Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Ethmoidal Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Sphenoid Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Lacrimal Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Palatine Bone

One of the bones forming the orbit.

Ossicles

Small bones in the middle ear (malleus, incus, stapes).

Cochlea

Inner ear structure involved in hearing.

Eustachian Tube

Connects the middle ear to the nasal passages.

Auricle

The external part of the ear.

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum.

Epiglottis

Prevents food from entering the larynx.

Tonsils

Located at the back of the mouth to fight infections.

Adenoids

Located at the back of the nasal cavity to fight infections.

Uvula

Hangs at the back of the throat between the tonsils.

Nares

Nostrils of the nose.

Paranasal Sinuses

Frontal, sphenoid, ethmoidal, and maxillary sinuses.

Hyphema

Bleeding in the anterior chamber of the eye.

Corneal Abrasion

An injury to the cornea.

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

Bleeding under the conjunctiva.

Detached Retina

Separation of the retina from supporting structures.

Tinnitus

Ringing in the ears.

Diplopia

Double vision.

Photophobia

Sensitivity to light, often due to corneal abrasion.

Ptosis

Drooping of the eyelid.

Aniscoria

Difference in pupil size.

Nystagmus

Involuntary eye movement.

Ruptured Globe

A serious injury to the eye.