Memory Module #7 HAVersion en ligne Terms for eyes & ears HA par Jennie Miron 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. Macrocephalic: Head is large for age or rapidly increasing in size (e.g., as in hydrocephalus [increased cerebrospinal fluid]). 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. Snellen Chart is the most commonly used and accurate measure of visual acuity. Lymphadenopathy--is an enlargement of the lymph glands greater than 1 cm and is associated with infections like mononucleosis or cancers. 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 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. Fontanelles--the spaces where the sutures intersect on an infant's skull. 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. 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. Lymphadenopathy--is an enlargement of the lymph glands greater than 1 cm and is associated with infections like mononucleosis or cancers. Snellen Chart is the most commonly used and accurate measure of visual acuity. 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. Ptosis refers to a positional defect in which the eyelid droops and gives the appearance of sleepiness. Exophthalmos is a symptom of hyperthyroidism where the eyeballs bulge. Ptosis refers to a positional defect in which the eyelid droops and gives the appearance of sleepiness.