Ears

Question 1

Auricle

Answer 1

External portion of the ear

Question 2

Cerumen

Answer 2

Earwax

Question 3

Labyrinthitis

Answer 3

Infection of the deep inner ear, known as the labyrinth.

Often causes vertigo.

Question 4

Loss of landmarks

Answer 4

The TM is opaque, no longer transparent - indicates infection

Question 5

Otalgia

Answer 5

Ear ache

Question 6

Otitis externa

Answer 6

Outer ear infection

Question 7

Otitis media

Answer 7

Middle ear infection

Question 8

Tinnitus

Answer 8

Ringing of the ear

Question 9

TM bulging

Answer 9

Outpouching of the TM - indicative of inflammation

Question 10

TM dullness

Answer 10

Absence of light reflection, indicative of ear infection

Question 11

TM erythema

Answer 11

Redness of the TM, often indicative of infection

Question 12

Tm perforation

Answer 12

Rupture of the eardrum

Question 13

Tympanic membrane

Answer 13

The clear membrane inside the ear; ear drum