2.1 The Mandible, Teeth, and the Temporomandibular Joint Flashcards

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What are the 2 processes found postosuperior to the Angle of the Mandible?

A
  1. Coronoid Process

2. Condyle Process

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What are the 2 main Foramen found in the Mandible?

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  1. The Mandibular Foramen

2. The Mental Foramen

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3
Q

How many teeth are there in a child?

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20:
8 x Incisors
4 x Canines
8 x Molars

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4
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How many teeth are there in an adult?

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32:
8 x Incisors
4 x Canines
8 x Premolars
12 x Molars
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5
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What type of joint is the Temporomandibular Joint?

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Bilateral Synovial Hinge Joint

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What are the 2 articulating processes what form the Temporomandibular Joint?

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  1. The Mandibular Fossa of the Temporal Bone

2. The Condyle Process of the Mandibe

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What 5 movements of the Mandible can occur at the Temporomandibular Joint?

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  1. Elevation
  2. Depression
  3. Protrusion
  4. Retrusion
  5. Lateral (Side to Side) Movements
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