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Question 1

1:

Answer 1

Capsule or temporalmandibular joint

Question 2

2:

Answer 2

Lateral temporalmandibular ligament

Question 3

3:

Answer 3

Sphenomandibular ligament

Question 4

4:

Answer 4

Stylomandibular ligament

Question 5

5:

Answer 5

Mandibular fossa

Question 6

6:

Answer 6

Articular disc

Question 7

7:

Answer 7

Articular tubercle

Question 8

8:

Answer 8

Capsule of temporalmandibular joint

Question 9

What type of joint is the TMJ?

Answer 9

Synovial

Question 10

The temporal joint’s two cavities are separated by

Answer 10

Articular disc of fibrocartilage

Question 11

The Articular disc of fibrocartilage divides the TMJ into

Answer 11

upper joint (upper compartment) and lower joint (lower compartment)

Question 12

The upper compartment combines uniaxial gliding, for forward gliding ___________, and backwards gliding ___________, and side to side motion

Answer 12

Protrusion
Retraction

Question 13

The lower joint, below the Articular disc, is a uniaxial hinge joint for closing (__________), and opening (_________), of the jaw

Answer 13

Elevation

Depression

Question 14

The TMJ contains an Articular capsule and is reinforced by the

Answer 14

Lateral temporalmandibular ligament and sphenomandibular ligament

Question 15

The TMJ is both a ________ and ________ joint

Answer 15

Hinge and sliding

Question 16

What percentage of the population is affected by TMJ issues?

Answer 16

25%

Question 17

What is bruxism?

Answer 17

Grinding or clenching of teeth

Question 18

Is TMJ more common in men or women?

Answer 18

Women

Question 19

TMJ problems can be caused by

Answer 19

Trauma, arthritis, infection, bruxism, or displacement of Articular disc