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Which bone contains the external auditory meatus?
the temporal boneIt is called Maxilla.(Pls. double check the answer.)The temporal bone.The temporal bone contains the external auditory meatus.
What is the lobe that interprets hearing in the human brain?
The temporal lobe is responsible for processing auditory information, including interpreting sound and language. It also plays a role in memory and emotional responses related to sounds.
What sense is associated with the temporal lobe?
The sense associated with the temporal lobe is hearing.
The zygomatic arch is made up of what two specific structures of what two bones?
The zygomatic bone, a portion of the frontal bone, and a portion of the temporal bone.
Site of jugular foramen and carotid canal?
The jugular foramen is located at the base of the skull, between the occipital and temporal bones, posterior to the carotid canal. The carotid canal is situated in the petrous part of the temporal bone, just above the jugular foramen.
What are the symptoms of temporal arteritis?
Temporal Arteritis is an uncommon inflammatory disease, that can be very serious. Headache, changes in vision and jaw pain can be symptoms of Temporal Arteritis.
Can Temporal Arteritis kill you?
Yes, Temporal Arteritis can kill you by causing a heart attack.
What is Temporal arteritis also called?
It is also known as giant cell arteritis
What has the author Louis A Healey written?
Louis A. Healey has written: 'The systemic manifestations of temporal arteritis' -- subject(s): Complications, Giant cell arteritis, Ocular manifestations of general diseases, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Temporal arteritis
What population groups tend to get temporal arteritis?
Temporal arteritis almost always occurs in people over 50, and it becomes more common as people age. About 20 out of 100,000 people over the age of 50 suffer from temporal arteritis. Women are affected twice as often as men.
Why does top of head hurt when touched?
Temporal arteritis is a condition that can cause tender spots on the head. Temporal arteritis is inflammation of the vessels that supply blood to the neck and head region.
What are the characteristics of temporal arteritis?
Patients with temporal arteritis are diagnosed and overlap with a broader disorder called giant cell arteritis. This can affect parts of the body in addition to the scalp, eyes, and jaw. Sometimes the disease can cause restricted circulation.
Is there a relationship between high C reactive protein and Temporal Arteritis?
Yes, there is a relationship between high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and temporal arteritis, also known as giant cell arteritis. Elevated CRP is a marker of inflammation in the body, and in the context of temporal arteritis, it often indicates the presence of active inflammation in the blood vessels, particularly in the temporal arteries. Therefore, high CRP levels can be a supportive diagnostic indicator for this condition, although they are not specific to it.
Swollen temples are a sign of what?
Swollen temples could be a sign of temporal arteritis (also called cranial or giant cell arteritis) which is an inflammation of the temporal artery (which runs over the temple, beside the eye).
What specialist kind of Dr should you see if you have temporal arteritis?
neurosurgeon or cardiovascular surgeon
What other diseases may those with polymyalgia rheumatica also develop?
Some patients develop arthritis or a disease called giant cell arteritis or temporal arteritis.
Is temporal arteritis curable?
Temporal arteritis, also known as giant cell arteritis, is not considered curable, but it is manageable with treatment. Corticosteroids are commonly prescribed to reduce inflammation and prevent complications, such as vision loss. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving outcomes. While symptoms can improve significantly with medication, ongoing monitoring is often necessary to manage the condition.
