Memory Module #7 HAVersion en ligne Terms for eyes & ears HA par Jennie Miron Ptosis refers to a positional defect in which the eyelid droops and gives the appearance of sleepiness. Snellen Chart is the most commonly used and accurate measure of visual acuity. Turbinates are bony ridges noted on the interior of each nare. There are three bony turbinates but only two can be seen on inspection. The middle and inferior turbinates appear the same light red colour as nasal mucosa. Tonsils are inspected and graded on a 4 point scale. Acute throat infections may result in tonsils appearing bright, red, and swollen with exudate like pus or white spots. Lymphadenopathy--is an enlargement of the lymph glands greater than 1 cm and is associated with infections like mononucleosis or cancers. Macrocephalic: Head is large for age or rapidly increasing in size (e.g., as in hydrocephalus [increased cerebrospinal fluid]). Turbinates are bony ridges noted on the interior of each nare. There are three bony turbinates but only two can be seen on inspection. The middle and inferior turbinates appear the same light red colour as nasal mucosa. Tympanic Membrane is more commonly known as the eardrum and separates the middle ear from the external ear. The membrane should be shiny and translucent, with pearly grey coloration on inspection. Exophthalmos is a symptom of hyperthyroidism where the eyeballs bulge. Tympanic Membrane is more commonly known as the eardrum and separates the middle ear from the external ear. The membrane should be shiny and translucent, with pearly grey coloration on inspection. Tonsils are inspected and graded on a 4 point scale. Acute throat infections may result in tonsils appearing bright, red, and swollen with exudate like pus or white spots. Lymphadenopathy--is an enlargement of the lymph glands greater than 1 cm and is associated with infections like mononucleosis or cancers. Exophthalmos is a symptom of hyperthyroidism where the eyeballs bulge. Snellen Chart is the most commonly used and accurate measure of visual acuity. Cerumen--Is a yellow waxy material that lubricates and protects the ear--impacted cerumen is common in aging adults Cerumen--Is a yellow waxy material that lubricates and protects the ear--impacted cerumen is common in aging adults Macrocephalic: Head is large for age or rapidly increasing in size (e.g., as in hydrocephalus [increased cerebrospinal fluid]). Fontanelles--the spaces where the sutures intersect on an infant's skull. Fontanelles--the spaces where the sutures intersect on an infant's skull. Ptosis refers to a positional defect in which the eyelid droops and gives the appearance of sleepiness.