11 - mandible, teeth and TMJ

Question 1

result of bone resorption of mandible?

Answer 1

absence of well defined alveolar process

Question 2

number of teeth - deciduous (not permanent)?

Answer 2

incisor - 8
canine - 4
molar - 8

Question 3

number of teeth - permanent?

Answer 3

incisor - 8
canine - 4
premolar - 8
molar - 12

Question 4

TMJ - type of joint?

Answer 4

synovial hinge joint

Question 5

2 processes that form TMJ?

Answer 5

mandibular fossa of temporal bone

condylar process of mandible

Question 6

5 movements of mandible at TMJ?

Answer 6

elevation 
depression 
lateral deviation 
protrusion 
retrusion