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Week 15-16 Overview
Chapter 16 Special Senses
review with oral practice lecture
pgs. 540- 566
Quick medications review pg. 136
Getting ready for final using pgs.
137-145
Medical Language Lab
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SPECIAL SENSES
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The Eye/Parts of the Eye
Sclera- sclero- the white of the eye- outer covering
of the eye
Choroid- choroido- Vascular layer- middle layer-of
the eye lying between the retina and the sclera
Retina- inner lining of the eye, light-sensitive tissue
at the back of the eye that transmits visual impulses
via the optic nerve to the brain
Cornea- kerato- The clear part of the eye located in
front of the iris. Part of the eye’s protective covering
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Business 86, Medical Terminology
Business 86, Medical Terminology
Aqueous Humor- watery fluid that fills
the anterior and posterior chambers of
the eye
Anterior chamber- Part of the eye
behind the cornea and in front of the
iris and lens
Posterior chamber- space between
the iris and the lens
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Iris- irido- a muscle that allows light rays in
and it determines the color of the eye
Pupil- a hole
Lens-located behind the iris, helps light focus
onto the retina
Ciliary muscles- the muscle that helps the
lens to change shape
Vitreous humor-transparent mass of gel that
lies behind the lens and in front of the retina.
It fills the center of the eye
Optic nerve- nerve in the back of the eye that
carries visual images to the brain
Optic disc- blind spot- the area where the
optic nerve connects to the retina
Muscles- allows movement of the eye
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Eye lids- blepharo
Lacrimal glandsdacryo
Lacrimal canliculi
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Business 86, Medical Terminology
Disorders/Pathology of the Eye
Errors of refraction
Myopianearsightedness
Hyperopiafarsightedness
Astigmatism- the
light rays are bent
unequally causing
blurred vision
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CataractsA clouding of the lens
Glaucoma
A build up of pressure
from aqueous humor
Strabismus- lazy eye;
The muscle is weak
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More Pathology
Conjunctivitis- inflammation of the
lining of the eye- pinkeye
Achromatopsia- color blindness
Presbyopia- old age vision
Nyctalopia- night vision
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Procedures
Visual acuity test- Snellen Chart
Tests vision
Evisceration
Partial or all removal of an eye
Retinoscopy
Visual examination of the retina
Gonioscopy
Visually examining for pressure
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The Ear
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Major Sections
External
Auricle or Pinna
Ear Canal
Tympanum
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Middle Ear
Tympanic Cavity
Malleus- hammer
Incus- anvil
Stapes- stirrup
Eustachian Tube
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Inner Ear
Labyrinth
Oval window-
CochleaSemicircular canals
Vestibule
Auditory nerve
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Disorders of the Ear
Otitis Media
Inflammation of the middle ear
Otosclerosis
Hardening of the ossicles (bones)
Meniere’s Disease
A balance disorder of the inner ear,
causing pressure in one or both
ears, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing
in the ears), nausea and vomiting,
nystagmus (uncontrolled jerky eye
movements)
VertigoAbnormal sensation of movement
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Procedures
Otoscopy
Audiometry
Myringotomy
otoplasty
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Abbreviations
AD- right ear
OD- right eye
AS-left ear
OS- left eye
ENT- ears nose
and throat
OU- both eyes
EOM- extra ocular
movement
REM- rapid eye
movement
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Medications
Antibiotics- anti-infectives
Miotics/cholinergics- constrict
Mydriatics- dilate
Saline solution- moisten
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SPECIAL SENSES: THE EYES AND EARS ELEMENTS
Elements
aden/o
aque/o, hydr/o
ambly/o
audi/o
blephar/o
choroid/o
conjunctiv/o
dacry/o
dipl/o
irid/o
kerat/o
Meaning
gland
water
dim, dull
hearing
eyelid
choroid
conjunctiva
tear, lacrimal
double
iris
cornea
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ELEMENT
MEANING
myc/o
myring/o, tympan/o
ocul/o, ophthalm/o, opt/o
ot/o
presby/o
py/o
retin/o
salping/o
sclera/o
xanth/o
-cusia
-ectomy
-edema
-ia
-itis
-malacia
fungus
tympanic membrane
eye
ear
old age
pus
retina
eustachian tube or fallopian tube
hardening, sclera (white of the eye)
yellow
hearing
excision, removal
swelling
noun ending
inflammation
softening
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ELEMENT
MEANING
-opia, -opsia
-pathy
-ptosis
-rrhaphy
-rrhexis
-spasm
-stenosis
-tomy
-tropia
-extra
hyperintra-
vision
disease
prolapse, falling, dropping
suture
rupture
involuntary contraction, twitching
stricture, narrowing
incision, cut into
turning
outside
excessive
within
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Special Senses Worksheets
pages 132-135
Medication Review page
136 syllabus
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Review for the Final
Pages 137-145
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Homework
Complete and study for Final
Exam using pgs. 137-145
(syllabus)
Complete pgs. 132-135 (syllabus)
Complete pgs. 567-578 (book)
Term Plus Special Senses-TE
and MV
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