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Which muscle is responsible for elevating the mandible during the process of chewing?
Which muscle is responsible for elevating the mandible during the process of chewing?
- Medial pterygoid
- Masseter
- Lateral pterygoid
- Temporalis (correct)
What type of synovial joint is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
What type of synovial joint is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
- Ball and socket joint
- Combined hinge and planar joint (correct)
- Pivot joint
- Hinge joint
Which structure in the TMJ articulates with the articular tubercle of the temporal bone?
Which structure in the TMJ articulates with the articular tubercle of the temporal bone?
- Condylar process (correct)
- Disc
- Articular surfaces
- Mandibular fossa
Which muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids?
Which muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids?
What is the primary function of Levator Palpebrae Superioris?
What is the primary function of Levator Palpebrae Superioris?
Which part of the skull is the Galea aponeurotica layer attached to?
Which part of the skull is the Galea aponeurotica layer attached to?
In which area is the muscle Frontalis located?
In which area is the muscle Frontalis located?
What does the TMJ-articular disc (meniscus) do?
What does the TMJ-articular disc (meniscus) do?
Which structure has a loose covering around the circumference of the joint?
Which structure has a loose covering around the circumference of the joint?
Where does the TMJ-lateral ligament extend from and to?
Where does the TMJ-lateral ligament extend from and to?
What is the function of TMJ-Sphenomandibular ligament?
What is the function of TMJ-Sphenomandibular ligament?
Which ligament separates the parotid gland from the submandibular gland?
Which ligament separates the parotid gland from the submandibular gland?
How is dislocation of TMJ commonly caused?
How is dislocation of TMJ commonly caused?
