Question 1

The two movements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)are

Accepted Answer

A)  gliding and hinge. 
B)  superior and inferior. 
C)  medial and lateral. 
D)  anterior and posterior. 
A)  gliding and hinge. 
B)  superior and inferior. 
C)  medial and lateral. 
D)  anterior and posterior.

Question 2

Which feature of the TMJ helps it withstand functional stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presence of cartilage on the condyle and fossa. 
B)  Encapsulated nerve terminals in the synovial folds. 
C)  Functional relationship with the muscles of mastication. 
D)  Network of blood vessels in the posterior region of the joint. 
A)  Presence of cartilage on the condyle and fossa. 
B)  Encapsulated nerve terminals in the synovial folds. 
C)  Functional relationship with the muscles of mastication. 
D)  Network of blood vessels in the posterior region of the joint.

Question 3

When the mouth opens,each condylar head slides along the articular ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pad 
B)  fossa 
C)  plane 
D)  eminence 
A)  pad 
B)  fossa 
C)  plane 
D)  eminence

Question 4

The lateral pterygoid muscle does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retracts the mandible 
B)  Protracts and elevates the mandible 
C)  Elevates the mandible and clenches the teeth 
D)  Protrudes the mandible and pulls the articular disk forward 
A)  Retracts the mandible 
B)  Protracts and elevates the mandible 
C)  Elevates the mandible and clenches the teeth 
D)  Protrudes the mandible and pulls the articular disk forward

Question 5

Which of the following is not a function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speech 
B)  Deglutition 
C)  Respiration 
D)  Mastication 
A)  Speech 
B)  Deglutition 
C)  Respiration 
D)  Mastication

Question 6

A mature mandibular condyle is which shape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ovoid 
B)  Circular 
C)  Crescent 
D)  Triangular 
A)  Ovoid 
B)  Circular 
C)  Crescent 
D)  Triangular

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the synovial membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thin layer of synovial cells 
B)  Sterile,highly viscous fluid 
C)  Dense,collagenous fibrous pad 
D)  Fibrous capsule that encloses the temporomandibular joint 
A)  Thin layer of synovial cells 
B)  Sterile,highly viscous fluid 
C)  Dense,collagenous fibrous pad 
D)  Fibrous capsule that encloses the temporomandibular joint

Question 8

Chondroblasts of the mandibular condyles are organized in long rows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cartilage-bone remodeling is not possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the four muscles of mastication protracts the mandible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medial pterygoid muscle 
B)  Lateral pterygoid muscle 
C)  Masseter muscle 
D)  Temporalis muscle 
A)  Medial pterygoid muscle 
B)  Lateral pterygoid muscle 
C)  Masseter muscle 
D)  Temporalis muscle

Question 11

Which of the following types of nerve endings found in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)is a pressure receptor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pacinian nerve endings 
B)  Ruffini nerve endings 
C)  Meissner nerve endings 
D)  Free nerve endings 
A)  Pacinian nerve endings 
B)  Ruffini nerve endings 
C)  Meissner nerve endings 
D)  Free nerve endings

Question 12

The synovial membrane is associated with numerous capillaries and _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fluids 
B)  bones 
C)  ligaments 
D)  lymphatics 
A)  fluids 
B)  bones 
C)  ligaments 
D)  lymphatics

The two movements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)are

Which feature of the TMJ helps it withstand functional stress?

When the mouth opens,each condylar head slides along the articular ________.

The lateral pterygoid muscle does which of the following?

Which of the following is not a function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

A mature mandibular condyle is which shape?

Which of the following best describes the synovial membrane?

Chondroblasts of the mandibular condyles are organized in long rows.

Cartilage-bone remodeling is not possible.

Which of the four muscles of mastication protracts the mandible?

Which of the following types of nerve endings found in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)is a pressure receptor?

The synovial membrane is associated with numerous capillaries and _________.

Development and Structure of Cells and Tissues

Structure and Function of Cells, tissues, and Organs

Development of the Oral Facial Region

Development of the Face and Palate

Development of Teeth

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

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Exam 13: Temporomandibular Joint

The two movements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)are

Which feature of the TMJ helps it withstand functional stress?

When the mouth opens,each condylar head slides along the articular ________.

The lateral pterygoid muscle does which of the following?

Which of the following is not a function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

A mature mandibular condyle is which shape?

Which of the following best describes the synovial membrane?

Chondroblasts of the mandibular condyles are organized in long rows.

Cartilage-bone remodeling is not possible.

Which of the four muscles of mastication protracts the mandible?

Which of the following types of nerve endings found in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)is a pressure receptor?

The synovial membrane is associated with numerous capillaries and _________.

Development and Structure of Cells and Tissues

Structure and Function of Cells, tissues, and Organs

Development of the Oral Facial Region

Development of the Face and Palate

Development of Teeth

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters