Mandibular Development and Changes Quiz
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What structural change occurs in the body of the mandible at birth?

  • The mental foramen is below the socket of the first molar
  • The body consists of two separate halves united by fibrous tissue (correct)
  • The body is elongated and thickened
  • The condyle is at a higher level than the coronoid process
  • What is the mandibular angle measurement at three years old?

  • 180°
  • 140° (correct)
  • 170°
  • 90°
  • How does the position of the mandibular canal change from birth to three years old?

  • It moves to a lower position
  • It moves to a higher position (correct)
  • It remains at the same level
  • It becomes undetectable
  • What prominent feature appears in the adult mandible due to the eruption of permanent teeth?

    <p>Mental protuberance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the development of the sigmoid notch in the mandible?

    <p>It becomes deeper by three years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural change occurs to the mental foramen in the mandible with age?

    <p>It moves near the upper border of the mandible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the change in the sigmoid notch from childhood to old age?

    <p>It becomes shallower compared to adulthood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the mandibular canal change its position relative to the body of the mandible?

    <p>It begins close to the lower border at birth and moves higher by adulthood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the angle of the mandible during adulthood?

    <p>110-120 degrees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the condylar process of the mandible is true in old age?

    <p>It is positioned lower than the coronoid process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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