Tmj Flashcards
Which nerve innervates muscle of mastication
Mandibular
What is the insertion point of temporalis muscle
Coronoid process and anterior border of of ramus of mandible
What are the functions of anterior and posterior parts of temporalis muscle
Anterior Elevates mandible as its fibers are vertical
Posterior retracts the mandible
What is the innervation of temporalis muscle
Deep temporal branch of mandibular nerve
What sre the origins of superficial and deep head of medial pterygoid muscle
Superior: maxillary tuberosity
Deep: medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate
What is the iinervation of medial pterygoid and which muscle does it also innervate
Nerve to pterygoid muscle
İt also innervates tensor veli palatini muscle
Which muscle is the onlu muscle to open mouth
Lateral pterygoid muscle
What happens if lateral pterygoid muscle functions unilaterally
Chewing side by side
Which nerve takes sensory innervation of TMJ
Auriculotemporal nerve
What is the remnant of meclel cartilage on first pharngeal arch
Sphenomandibular ligament
Which nerve,artery and vein pass btw neck of mandible and sphenomandibular ligament
Auricotemporal nerve
Maxillary vein and artery
Which neyrovascular bundle pierces sphenomandibular ligament
Mylohyoid nva
Which structure prevents backward dislocation of mandible and preserve auditory tube
İntrinsic ligament
Which structur is the orimary oassive supporter of mandible
Sphenomandibular ligament
From what stylomandibular ligament is derived
Deep cervical fascia of parotid fascia
