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What is the central function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
What is the central function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
- Supporting the cranium
- Regulating breathing patterns
- Allowing free movement during phonation (correct)
- Assisting in the development of dentition
When does the secondary TMJ in humans start to develop?
When does the secondary TMJ in humans start to develop?
- 5th week of gestation
- 15th week of gestation
- 10th week of gestation (correct)
- 20th week of gestation
Which cells differentiate into osteoblasts for the development of the TMJ?
Which cells differentiate into osteoblasts for the development of the TMJ?
- Chondrocytes
- Mesenchymal cells (correct)
- Periosteal cells
- Fibroblasts
What does the disc in the TMJ derive from?
What does the disc in the TMJ derive from?
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What becomes the growth center in the center of the condyle during early development of TMJ?
What becomes the growth center in the center of the condyle during early development of TMJ?
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