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Identify the region of the mandible that forms part of the temporomandibular joint.
Identify the region of the mandible that forms part of the temporomandibular joint.
mandibular condyle
Identify the region of the temporal bone that articulates with the mandible.
Identify the region of the temporal bone that articulates with the mandible.
mandibular fossa
Identify the best description of the mandibular fossa.
Identify the best description of the mandibular fossa.
a shallow depression
Identify the best description of the mandibular condyle.
Identify the best description of the mandibular condyle.
Where is the mandibular fossa located?
Where is the mandibular fossa located?
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Mandibular condyle
Mandibular condyle
The region of the mandible that forms part of the temporomandibular joint.
Mandibular fossa
Mandibular fossa
The region of the temporal bone that articulates with the mandible.
Description of the mandibular fossa
Description of the mandibular fossa
A shallow depression
Description of the mandibular condyle
Description of the mandibular condyle
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Location of the mandibular fossa
Location of the mandibular fossa
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Study Notes
Temporomandibular Joint Overview
- The mandibular condyle is a knoblike superior projection on the mandible.
- It articulates with the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone, forming the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Mandibular Fossa
- The mandibular fossa is part of the temporal bone and serves as a socket for the mandibular condyle.
- The term "fossa" indicates a concave surface, characterizing this landmark as a depression.
- This fossa is located on the inferior surface of the zygomatic process, specifically anterior to the external auditory meatus.
Descriptions of Key Structures
- The mandibular fossa is best described as a shallow depression that provides support for the mandibular condyle.
- The mandibular condyle is described as a projection that is essential for the formation of the temporomandibular joint.
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