WEEK 1: ENT EXAM 101 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What are the Tragus, helix, and anti-helix of the pinna - ANS Tragus: Prominence on the inner
side of the external ear, in front of and parly closing the external auditory meatus
Anti-helix: Curved prominence of cartilage on the auricle parallel with and in front of the helix
Helix: Prominent rim of the auricle
Where is the malleus with respect to the TM? What is the bulge seen on the TM? - ANS The
malleus is behind the anterior portion of the TM. The bulge is the short process of the malleus,
which is pointing anteriorly and superiorly
What is the umbo? - ANS The umbo is where the inferior most portion of the malleus meets
the Tympanic membrane. It is located close to the center of the membrane.
During an otoscopic exam, in what direction does the cone of light point on the tympanic
membrane? - ANS It points anteriorly and inferiorly from the umbo
What is the Pars Tensa? The Pars Flacida? - ANS The pars tensa refers to most of the TM. The
Parts Flaccida is the TM above the short process
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What are the Tragus, helix, and anti-helix of the pinna - ANS Tragus: Prominence on the inner
side of the external ear, in front of and parly closing the external auditory meatus
Anti-helix: Curved prominence of cartilage on the auricle parallel with and in front of the helix
Helix: Prominent rim of the auricle
Where is the malleus with respect to the TM? What is the bulge seen on the TM? - ANS The
malleus is behind the anterior portion of the TM. The bulge is the short process of the malleus,
which is pointing anteriorly and superiorly
What is the umbo? - ANS The umbo is where the inferior most portion of the malleus meets
the Tympanic membrane. It is located close to the center of the membrane.
During an otoscopic exam, in what direction does the cone of light point on the tympanic
membrane? - ANS It points anteriorly and inferiorly from the umbo
What is the Pars Tensa? The Pars Flacida? - ANS The pars tensa refers to most of the TM. The
Parts Flaccida is the TM above the short process
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