TMD Flashcards
What type of joint is the TMJ?
synovial, condylar, hinge-type
The fibrocartilage of the mandibular fossa is
a. nociceptive
b. avascular
c. neural
d. aneural
e. b and d
avascular and aneural
What shapes can the mandibular condyle have?
convex
flat
angular
rounded
The articular disc is
a. innervated in the center
b. avascular
c. aneural
d. vascularized and innervated in the periphery
vascularized and innervated in the periphery
What is the function of the articular disc?
increases lubrication
decreases wear
increases congruity
space filler
The disc can adapt to incongruent shapes of the mandibular head (true/false)
true
The disc can be a source of pain due to
displacement or deform
The superior TM joint (rotates/glides and translates)
glides and translates
The inferior TM joint (rotates/glides and translates)
rotates
This structure is loose connective tissue attached to the posterior aspect of the disc, it is highly innervated and vascularized
a. condylar fossa
b. temporomandibular ligament
c. retrodiscal tissue
d. articular disc
retrodiscal tissue
The retrodiscal tissue is
a. avascular and innervated
b. innervated and vascular
c. avascular
d. aneural
innervated and vascular
This supporting structure limits distraction and downward movements of the condyle, and stabilizes the meniscus
a. joint capsule
b. posterior ligaments
c. medial collateral ligaments
d. temporomandibular ligament
joint capsule
This supporting structure limits excessive movement by the mandible as the mouth opens, limited anterior translation of the condyle
a. joint capsule
b. posterior ligaments
c. medial collateral ligaments
d. temporomandibular ligament
temporomandibular ligament
This supporting structure limits medial translation of the condyle and prevents lateral disc placement
a. joint capsule
b. posterior ligaments
c. medial collateral ligaments
d. temporomandibular ligament
medial collateral ligament
This supporting structure limits posterior condyle disc displacement and anterior disc
a. joint capsule
b. posterior ligaments
c. medial collateral ligaments
d. temporomandibular ligament
posterior ligaments
Which muscle guides the biting motion
a. masseter
b. lateral pterygoid
c. medial pterygoid
d. temporalis
temporalis
This muscle has 2 layers and contributes to clenching and grinding
a. masseter
b. lateral pterygoid
c. medial pterygoid
d. temporalis
masseter
This muscle attaches to the disc which may cause problems if it becomes tight
a. masseter
b. lateral pterygoid
c. medial pterygoid
d. temporalis
lateral pterygoid
What is the TMJ innervated by?
trigeminal
This position is with the mouth open, teeth not in contact, and movement of the mandible starts and end here
a. occulsal position
b. open pack
open pack