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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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 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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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-
CochleaSemicircular 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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