The Mandible, Teeth and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Flashcards
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what type of joint is the TMJ?
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- modified synovial hinge OR condyloid (ellipsoid) synovial joint.
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which two articular processes form the TMJ?
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- mandibular fossa of the temporal bone.
- condylar process of the mandible.
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what movements of the mandible occur at the TMJ?
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- elevation.
- depression.
- protrusion.
- retraction.
- side to side movement.
