Anatomy
Sinus of Morgagni
Sinus of Morgagni is a gap in the upper margin of the pharyngobasilar fascia located in the posterolateral part of the nasopharynx Pharyngobasilar fascia – also called pharyngeal
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Month: August 2010
Anatomy
Pyriform aperture
Anterior view of skull – pyriform aperture is highlighted Click on image for an enlarged view Pyriform aperture is the anterior most and narrowest area of the bony
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Acronyms
CNPAS – Acronym
CNPAS stands for: Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture Stenosis
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Acronyms
AERD – Acronym
AERD stands for: Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease
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Acronyms
NARES – Acronym
NARES stands for: Non Allergic Rhinitis with Eosinophilia Syndrome
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Biochemistry
Essential amino acids – Mnemonic
The mnemonic for rememering the names of the essential amino acids: Look There, Look There, VIP Man The essential amino acids are: Leucine Threonine Lysine Tryptophan Valine Isoleucine
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ENT
Auditory pathway – Mnemonic
The mnemonic for remembering the components of the auditory pathway: SLIMA 8th nerve Cochlear nucleus Superior olivary complex Lateral lemniscus Inferior colliculus Medial geniculate body Auditory Cortex (Brodmann’s
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ENT
Tragus sign
Pressure on the tragus elicits pain Seen in cases of otitis externa (external otitis)
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Acronyms
HRC – Acronym
HRC stands for: High Risk Characteristics
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