TMJ Flashcards
1
Q
What type of joint is the TMJ?
A
Sliding and hinge joint
2
Q
What muscles are involved in depression?
A
- Mylohyoid
- Geniohyoid
- Lateral pterygoid
3
Q
What muscles are involved in retrusion/ retraction?
A
- Posterior temporalis
4
Q
What muscles are involved in protrusion?
A
- Lateral pterygoid
* Medial pterygoid
5
Q
What muscles are involved in elevation?
A
- Masseter
- Anterior temporalis
- Medial pterygoid
6
Q
What muscles are involved in lateral excursion?
A
- Medial pterygoid
- Lateral pterygoid
- Posterior temporalis