Anatomy of the Ear — Flashcards

Stapedial reflex is _____ in Meniere's disease but absent in acoustic neuroma

_____ acquired cholesteatoma is defined as that which occurs behind a normal-appearing tympanic membrane as the result of implantation or an antecedent middle ear inflammation.

Conservative procedures are done for _____ when vertigo is disabling but hearing is still useful and needs to be preserved.

_____ space is located in the epitympanum, bounded laterally by the Shrapnell membrane (pars flaccida) and medially by the neck of the malleus.

Postaural (or _____) incision starts at the highest attachment of the pinna, follows the curve of retroauricular groove, lying 1 cm behind it, and ends at the mastoid tip.

The site of predilection for the stapedial type of otosclerosis is the _____ lying in front of the oval window.

Movements of the tympanic membrane are more at the _____