Ch. 5 TMJ Flashcards
1
Q
Opening of jaw _____&________
A
Depression and protrusion
2
Q
Closing of jaw ______&________
A
Elevation and retraction
3
Q
Opening and closing involves a combo of _____ & _______ movements in their respective joint cavities with the muscles of mastication
A
Gliding and rotational
4
Q
Muscles that elevate the mandible during CLOSING
A
Massater (bilateral contractions), temporalis and medial pterygoid
5
Q
Lateral deviation involves both
A
Gliding and rotational movements
6
Q
TMD most symptoms come from
What increases pain levels
A
Muscular tension or vascular changes (headache, neck pain, etc)
Smoking increases pain levels
