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What is the first step in the procedure for examining the masseter muscle?
What is the first step in the procedure for examining the masseter muscle?
What symptom is expected when the examining finger reaches the zygomatic origin of the masseter muscle?
What symptom is expected when the examining finger reaches the zygomatic origin of the masseter muscle?
Why is counter pressure exerted from the external surface during the examination?
Why is counter pressure exerted from the external surface during the examination?
What does a similar test on the opposite side aim to do?
What does a similar test on the opposite side aim to do?
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Which condition is commonly associated with tenderness found during this examination?
Which condition is commonly associated with tenderness found during this examination?
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Study Notes
Masseter Muscle Tenderness Assessment
- Assess masseter muscle tenderness by palpating the anterior border intra-orally.
- Patient clenches teeth.
- Examiner’s finger runs along masseter’s anterior border, applying counter-pressure externally.
- Tenderness increases as the zygomatic origin of masseter is reached. Patient's reaction indicates tenderness.
- This test helps diagnose myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome.
- Repeat on the opposite side.
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Description
This quiz assesses the understanding of techniques for evaluating masseter muscle tenderness. It covers the palpation methods and the significance of tenderness as a diagnostic tool for myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. Test your knowledge on this important clinical assessment technique.
