Question 1

Where is the temporomandibular fossa located?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medial to the zygomaticofrontal suture 
B)  Within the periphery of the zygomatic arch 
C)  At the posterior medial aspect of the zygomatic arch 
D)  Along the anterior upper border of the zygomatic arch 
A)  Medial to the zygomaticofrontal suture 
B)  Within the periphery of the zygomatic arch 
C)  At the posterior medial aspect of the zygomatic arch 
D)  Along the anterior upper border of the zygomatic arch

Question 2

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 3

Which of the following ligaments do not support the temporomandibular joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stylohyoid 
B)  Stylomandibular 
C)  Sphenomandibular 
D)  Temporomandibular 
A)  Stylohyoid 
B)  Stylomandibular 
C)  Sphenomandibular 
D)  Temporomandibular

Question 4

Which ligament extends down the medial side of the ramus to insert on the lingula?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stylohyoid 
B)  Stylomandibular 
C)  Sphenomandibular 
D)  Temporomandibular 
A)  Stylohyoid 
B)  Stylomandibular 
C)  Sphenomandibular 
D)  Temporomandibular

Question 5

Name the two movements of the TMJ.

Accepted Answer

Gliding (s

Question 6

A mature mandibular condyle exhibits which characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  The condylar head is a round shape. 
B)  Bone covers the head of the condyle. 
C)  A thick layer of cartilage covers the head of the condyle. 
D)  Spikes of porous cartilage project into the underlying bone marrow. 
A)  The condylar head is a round shape. 
B)  Bone covers the head of the condyle. 
C)  A thick layer of cartilage covers the head of the condyle. 
D)  Spikes of porous cartilage project into the underlying bone marrow.

Question 7

The _________ is a spine of bone arising from the rim of the mandibular foramen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________ is a spine of bone...

Question 8

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 9

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 10

No epiphyseal line is found in the TMJ condyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Chondroblasts of the mandibular condyles are organized in long rows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which branches of the trigeminal nerve innervate the TMJ?

Accepted Answer

Auriculote

Where is the temporomandibular fossa located?

Which of the following best describes the synovial membrane?

Which of the following ligaments do not support the temporomandibular joint?

Which ligament extends down the medial side of the ramus to insert on the lingula?

Name the two movements of the TMJ.

A mature mandibular condyle exhibits which characteristic?

The _________ is a spine of bone arising from the rim of the mandibular foramen.

Which feature of the TMJ helps it withstand functional stress?

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

No epiphyseal line is found in the TMJ condyle.

Chondroblasts of the mandibular condyles are organized in long rows.

Which branches of the trigeminal nerve innervate the TMJ?

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 the 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

Where is the temporomandibular fossa located?

Which of the following best describes the synovial membrane?

Which of the following ligaments do not support the temporomandibular joint?

Which ligament extends down the medial side of the ramus to insert on the lingula?

Name the two movements of the TMJ.

A mature mandibular condyle exhibits which characteristic?

The _________ is a spine of bone arising from the rim of the mandibular foramen.

Which feature of the TMJ helps it withstand functional stress?

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

No epiphyseal line is found in the TMJ condyle.

Chondroblasts of the mandibular condyles are organized in long rows.

Which branches of the trigeminal nerve innervate the TMJ?

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 the Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters