tmj anatomy mcq Flashcards
Which of the following ligaments associated with the temporomandibular joint reinforces the joint capsule?
temporomandibular
Which of the following ligaments associated with the temporomandibular joint reinforces the joint capsule?
temporomandibular
Which of the following landmarks associated with the temporomandibular joint is located on the mandible?
condyle
Which of the following is an overall description of the basic movement performed by the TMJ?
gliding and rotational
(rotation and translation)
Which of the following muscles is involved in the lateral deviation of the mandible?
lateral pterygoid
Protrusion of the mandible is an action that primarily involved?
bringing the lower jaw forward
Which of the following movement of the lower jaw is assisted by the temporalis muscle?
mandibular elevation and retraction
Which of the following ligaments associated with the TMJ has the inferior alveolar nerve descend nearby to gain access to the mandibular foramen?
sphenomandibular ligament
Which of the following statements about the Temporomandibular disc is INCORRECT?
disc is attached anteriorly and posteriorly to the condyle
Which area of the mandible articulates with the temporal bone at the TMJ?
condyle
During both mandibular protrusion and retraction, the rotation of the articulating surface of the mandible against the disc in the lower synovial cavity is prevented by the?
Muscles of mastication
Which structure of the TMJ secretes synovial fluid?
inner capsule lining membranes
Which list is in order, from the MOST anterior structure to the MOST posterior structure within the TMJ?
Articular eminence, articular fossa, postglenoid process
At what position does a displaced disc of the TMJ usually lie?
anterior to it’s usual position
the joint capsule of the TMJ wraps around which structure?
mandibular condyle
