2.1 The Mandible, Teeth, and the Temporomandibular Joint Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 processes found postosuperior to the Angle of the Mandible?
A
- Coronoid Process
2. Condyle Process
2
Q
What are the 2 main Foramen found in the Mandible?
A
- The Mandibular Foramen
2. The Mental Foramen
3
Q
How many teeth are there in a child?
A
20:
8 x Incisors
4 x Canines
8 x Molars
4
Q
How many teeth are there in an adult?
A
32: 8 x Incisors 4 x Canines 8 x Premolars 12 x Molars
5
Q
What type of joint is the Temporomandibular Joint?
A
Bilateral Synovial Hinge Joint
6
Q
What are the 2 articulating processes what form the Temporomandibular Joint?
A
- The Mandibular Fossa of the Temporal Bone
2. The Condyle Process of the Mandibe
7
Q
What 5 movements of the Mandible can occur at the Temporomandibular Joint?
A
- Elevation
- Depression
- Protrusion
- Retrusion
- Lateral (Side to Side) Movements