foundations

Question 1

what is the action of the superior vs inferior tmj

Answer 1

sup tmj: gliding- protrusion/retraction
inf tmj: hinge for elevation/depression of the jaw

Question 2

what are the articulations between the tmj

Answer 2

condyle of the mandible and the articular tubercle of the temporal bone

Question 3

what muscles elevate the mandible

Answer 3

masseter + medial pterogoid

Question 4

what muscles depress the mandible

Question 5

what muscles protract the jaw

Answer 5

masseter
medial ptery
lat ptery

Question 6

what muscles retract the jaw

Answer 6

temporalis (think of line of pull)

Question 7

what muscles are involved with lateral jaw movements for chewing

Answer 7

temporalis
medial ptery (small grinding)
lateral ptery

Question 8

what is the pathway of air

Question 9

what is the pathway of food
(include ms that help)

Question 10

explain how sound is produced (what nerve innervates the ms that help with this process)

Question 11

list function of the glands of the throat/neck and location