Sences Flashcards
Choroid
Collection of blood vessels that form blood supply to retina.
Astigmatism
Blurred vision due to abnormally shaped cornea.
Conjunctiva
Mucus membrane that lines the inner surfaces of eyelid.
Cataract
Clouding of lens
Conjunctivitis
Pink eye ( inflammation of conjunctiva)
Corneal abrasion
Scratch to cornea
Corneal ulcer
Acute disease caused by an infectious infiltration into the cornea.
Hyperopia
Far sighted
Iritis
Inflammation of the iris
Myopia
Near sighted
Receptors
Peripheral nerve endings that respond to stimuli
Sclera
White part of eye.
Ptosis
Dropping eyelid
Estropia
Abnormal inward gaze
Extropia
Abnormal outward gaze
Epistaxis
Noose bleed
Candidiasis
Fungal infection of the mouth.
Pinna
Auricle
Stapes
Stirup
Tympanic membrane
Ear drum
Sensorineural
Hearing loss due to the nerve transmission failure. ( inner ear)
Incus
Anvil
Malleus
Hammer
Tinnitus
Ringing in the ears
Presbycusis
Hearing loss due to aging process