Jarvis Vocabulary - HEENT and CN

Vocabulary from Jarvis Annotated Learning ObjectivesWeeks 3&4 Examination of HEENT and CN

24 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Bifid uvula
Bifurcation of the uvula, an incomplete form of cleft palate, commonly seen in Native Americans
Bruxism
The involuntary or habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep
Candidiasis
A type of fungus that naturally occurs in small amounts on the skin and in the mouth, the intestines, and the vagina
Caries
Decay and crumbling of a tooth or bone
Cheilitis
Inflammation and cracking of the skin and lips
Dysphagia
Condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
Epistaxis
Nosebleed
Gingivitis
Inflammation of the gums
Halitosis
Bad breath
Leukoplakia
A mucous membrane disorder characterized by white patches, esp. on the cheek, tongue, vulva, or penis
Malocclusion
Imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed
Rhinitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose
Cranial Nerve I
Olfactory *Sensory - smell
Cranial Nerve II
Optic*Sensory - visual acuity
Cranial Nerve III
Occulomotor*Motor - move eye up, down, and peripherally