Nose: Level 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Nose bleed
A
Epistaxis
2
Q
A nostril (singular)
A
Naris
3
Q
Nostrils (plural)
A
Nares
4
Q
Clear nasal drainage, also referred to as a runny nose.
A
Rhinorrhea
5
Q
A collection of blood within the septum of the nose, usually occurs due to trauma to the nose.
A
Septal hematoma
6
Q
Why are septal hematomas always drained?
A
Because failure to drain them can lead to avascular necrosis of the septal cartilage.
7
Q
A network of bones, vessels and tissue within the nasal passageways which are responsible for warming, humidifying, and filtering the air we breathe.
A
Turbinates
