Anatomy and Injuries of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

A series of flashcards summarizing key anatomical terms, conditions, and concepts related to the eye, ear, nose, and throat based on lecture notes.

Orbit

The bone structure that encases the eye socket.

Frontal Bone

The bone forming the upper half of the eye socket; also known as the forehead bone.

Myopia

A vision condition where near objects are seen clearly, but distant objects are blurry (nearsightedness).

Hyperopia

A vision condition where distant objects are seen clearly, but near objects are blurry (farsightedness).

Nystagmus

Involuntary eye movement characterized by rapid eye movements.

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, commonly known as pink eye.

Corneal Abrasion

A scratch on the cornea of the eye, often painful and symptomatic of foreign body irritation.

Retinal Detachment

A condition in which the retina detaches from the back of the eye, requiring urgent medical attention.

Ruptured Globe

A severe eye injury characterized by the rupture of the eye leading to loss of vision.

TMJ

Temporomandibular joint, connecting the jawbone to the skull, often implicated in jaw dysfunction and pain.

Coup vs Counter Coup

Coup refers to an injury on the same side as the impact; counter coup describes an injury on the opposite side.

Epidural Hematoma

Bleeding between the skull and the dura mater, typically resulting from arterial injury.

Subdural Hematoma

Bleeding beneath the dura mater, typically resulting from venous injury and may occur more slowly.

PEARL

An acronym for Pupil Equal And Reactive to Light, an indicator of head injuries.

Chemosis

Swelling of the conjunctiva leading to a