Question 1

Which of the following types of nerve endings found in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a pressure receptor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pacinian nerve endings
B)   Ruffini nerve endings
C)   Meissner nerve endings
D)   Free nerve endingsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Cartilage-bone remodeling is not possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the four muscles of mastication protracts the mandible?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medial pterygoid muscle
B)   Lateral pterygoid muscle
C)   Masseter muscle
D)   Temporalis muscleE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is not a function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Speech
B)   Deglutition
C)   Respiration
D)   MasticationE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The synovial membrane is associated with numerous capillaries and _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   fluids
B)   bones
C)   ligaments
D)   lymphaticsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

When the mouth opens,each condylar head slides along the articular ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pad
B)   fossa
C)   plane
D)   eminenceE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the synovial membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thin layer of synovial cells
B)   Sterile,highly viscous fluid
C)   Dense,collagenous fibrous pad
D)   Fibrous capsule that encloses the temporomandibular jointE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The two movements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are

Accepted Answer

A)   gliding and hinge.
B)   superior and inferior.
C)   medial and lateral.
D)   anterior and posterior.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The lateral pterygoid muscle does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Retracts the mandible
B)   Protracts and elevates the mandible
C)   Elevates the mandible and clenches the teeth
D)   Protrudes the mandible and pulls the articular disk forwardE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Chondroblasts of the mandibular condyles are organized in long rows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which feature of the TMJ helps it withstand functional stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   Presence of cartilage on the condyle and fossa.
B)   Encapsulated nerve terminals in the synovial folds.
C)   Functional relationship with the muscles of mastication.
D)   Network of blood vessels in the posterior region of the joint.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

A mature mandibular condyle is which shape?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ovoid
B)   Circular
C)   Crescent
D)   TriangularE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 13: Temporomandibular Joint

The synovial membrane is associated with numerous capillaries and _________.

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The two movements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are

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Which of the following is not a function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ?

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Which of the following types of nerve endings found in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a pressure receptor?

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Which of the four muscles of mastication protracts the mandible?

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Which feature of the TMJ helps it withstand functional stress?

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When the mouth opens,each condylar head slides along the articular ________.

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The lateral pterygoid muscle does which of the following?

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Chondroblasts of the mandibular condyles are organized in long rows.

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A mature mandibular condyle is which shape?

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Cartilage-bone remodeling is not possible.

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Which of the following best describes the synovial membrane?

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Exam 13: Temporomandibular Joint

The synovial membrane is associated with numerous capillaries and _________.

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The two movements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are

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Which of the following is not a function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ?

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Which of the following types of nerve endings found in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a pressure receptor?

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Which of the four muscles of mastication protracts the mandible?

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Which feature of the TMJ helps it withstand functional stress?

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When the mouth opens,each condylar head slides along the articular ________.

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The lateral pterygoid muscle does which of the following?

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Chondroblasts of the mandibular condyles are organized in long rows.

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A mature mandibular condyle is which shape?

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Cartilage-bone remodeling is not possible.

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Which of the following best describes the synovial membrane?

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