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TMJ Flashcards

1
Q

What type of joint is the TMJ?

A

Atypical Synovial

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2
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What are the surfaces of the TMJ covered in?

A

Fibrocartilage

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3
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Why is the TMJ an atypical synovial joint?

A

It’s surfaces are lined with fibrocartilage and not hyaline

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4
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What are the main movements of the TMJ?

A

Depression
Elevation
Lateral deviation
Protraction
Retraction

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