Question 1

Generally,popping and clicking noises in the TMJ area are a result of arthritic changes.These noises can be heard with the aid of a stethoscope.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 2

If the condyle glides too far forward,it may be unable to move back into its normal position.When this occurs,the clinician can physically push the mandible down and posteriorly,away from the articular eminence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 3

Night guards are MOST often prescribed for

Accepted Answer

A)  malocclusion 
B)  bruxism 
C)  stress 
D)  popping and clicking noises in opening the mouth 
A)  malocclusion 
B)  bruxism 
C)  stress 
D)  popping and clicking noises in opening the mouth

Question 4

Each of the following is an osseous structure of the TMJ EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mandibular fossa 
B)  Condyle 
C)  Articular disk 
D)  Articular eminence 
A)  Mandibular fossa 
B)  Condyle 
C)  Articular disk 
D)  Articular eminence

Question 5

The mandibular fossa is the area between the condyle and the coronoid process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The mandibular fossa is located on the

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior surface of the temporal bone 
B)  inferior surface of the temporal bone 
C)  anterior medial surface of the condyle 
D)  posterior superior surface of the condyle 
A)  posterior surface of the temporal bone 
B)  inferior surface of the temporal bone 
C)  anterior medial surface of the condyle 
D)  posterior superior surface of the condyle

Question 7

The articular disk is a fibrous pad of which tissue type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collagen 
B)  Elastic 
C)  Epithelial 
D)  Calcified 
A)  Collagen 
B)  Elastic 
C)  Epithelial 
D)  Calcified

Question 8

Which of the following accurately describe the area immediately surrounding the temporomandibular joint (Select all that apply. )?

Accepted Answer

A)  The entire TMJ is surrounded by a thick fibrous capsule. 
B)  The lateral side of the capsule is thickened between the articular tubercle and the condyle. 
C)  The temporomandibular ligament is a thickening on the lateral side of the capsule. 
D)  The condyle is displaced medially by the temporomandibular ligament. 
E)  The temporomandibular ligament provides some resistance to lateral displacement. 
A)  The entire TMJ is surrounded by a thick fibrous capsule. 
B)  The lateral side of the capsule is thickened between the articular tubercle and the condyle. 
C)  The temporomandibular ligament is a thickening on the lateral side of the capsule. 
D)  The condyle is displaced medially by the temporomandibular ligament. 
E)  The temporomandibular ligament provides some resistance to lateral displacement.

Exam 29: Tempo-romandibular Joint

Generally,popping and clicking noises in the TMJ area are a result of arthritic changes.These noises can be heard with the aid of a stethoscope.

If the condyle glides too far forward,it may be unable to move back into its normal position.When this occurs,the clinician can physically push the mandible down and posteriorly,away from the articular eminence.

Night guards are MOST often prescribed for

Each of the following is an osseous structure of the TMJ EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The mandibular fossa is the area between the condyle and the coronoid process.

The mandibular fossa is located on the

The articular disk is a fibrous pad of which tissue type?

Which of the following accurately describe the area immediately surrounding the temporomandibular joint (Select all that apply. )?

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