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Which region of the temporomandibular joint is located between the superior surface of the disc and the segment of the bone formed by the mandibular fossa and the articular eminence?
Which region of the temporomandibular joint is located between the superior surface of the disc and the segment of the bone formed by the mandibular fossa and the articular eminence?
- Superior Region
- Intermediate Region
- Posterior Region (correct)
- Anterior Region
What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint?
What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint?
- Fibrous
- Synovial diarthrodial, condyloid (correct)
- Synovial diarthrodial, hinge
- Cartilaginous
What is the open-packed position (resting position) of the temporomandibular joint?
What is the open-packed position (resting position) of the temporomandibular joint?
- Mouth slightly opened with lips together but teeth not in contact (correct)
- Mouth fully closed with teeth clenched
- Mouth fully opened with lips apart
- Mouth slightly opened with lips apart
What movement of the mandible is described as the movement towards the side?
What movement of the mandible is described as the movement towards the side?
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What type of movement is associated with mouth opening?
What type of movement is associated with mouth opening?
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