TMJ Flashcards
1
Q
articulation
A
head of mandible w mandibular fossa of temporal bone
2
Q
joint type
A
- synovial
- modified hinge
3
Q
is the TMJ a strong or weak joint capsule?
A
strong
4
Q
lateral ligament
A
prevents posterior dislocation
5
Q
stylomandibular ligament
A
prevents downward dislocation
6
Q
sphenomandibular ligament
A
prevents downward dislocation
7
Q
the movements of the TMJ facilitate ______
A
grinding of food
8
Q
protrusion/retrusion
A
- similar to protraction/retraction
- occurs in superior articular cavity
9
Q
elevation (mouth closed) and depression (mouth open)
A
occur in inferior articular cavity
10
Q
lateral movements
A
- ABD/ADD
- occur in inferior articular cavity
