Question

an incision into the tympanic membrane would be known as a: a myringotomy b myringectomy c mastoidotomy d mastoidectomy question 2 an \otoscope\ is an instrument used to measure the pressure on the eardrum. a true b false

Explanation:

For the first question, myringotomy is the surgical incision of the tympanic membrane. Myringectomy is the removal of the tympanic membrane, mastoidectomy is the removal of mastoid air - cells, and mastoidotomy is an incision into the mastoid process. For the second question, an otoscope is used for visual inspection of the ear, not for measuring eardrum pressure.

Answer:

1. A. myringotomy
2. B. False