Trivia Quiz On Temporomandibular Joint!

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Trivia Quiz On Temporomandibular Joint! - Quiz

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1.

One of the major treatments of bruxism is tranquilizers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Arthritis may affect the disc or the bony part of the TMJ.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

The upper posterior lamina is collagenous and prevents the disc from being pulled too far forward.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The articular disc is tightly attached to the medial and lateral poles of the condyle.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

The anterior band of the discs is its thickest region.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

In the chewing motion, the mandible moves downward, then shifts toward the non-chewing side.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Irregular movements of the disc may make popping sounds.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

There are synovial cavities above and below the articular disc.
- A.
  
  Tue
- B.
  
  False
9.

The central portion of the disc has numerous pain fibers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Neck spasms; tMJ pain
11.

Grinding sensation in TMJ
12.

Attrition
13.

Inability to close the mouth.
14.

Torn lateral pole attachment.
15.

Which of the following is true about lateral excursions of the jaw?
- A.
  
  They are controlled by the upper hear of the lateral pterygoid
- B.
  
  They are controlled by the lower head of the lateral pterygoid
- C.
  
  The jaw moves toward the side on which the laterla pterygoid contracts
- D.
  
  If the jaw moves to the right, the condyle on the other side moves posteriorly
- E.
  
  None of the above
16.

Which structure prevents the condyle from moving too far anteriorly?
- A.
  
  Articular eminence
- B.
  
  TMJ capsule
- C.
  
  Lower collageous lamina
- D.
  
  Temporomandibular ligament
- E.
  
  Both b and c
17.

The condyle of the mandible articulates with the _______ of the temporal bone.
- A.
  
  Articular enminence
- B.
  
  Coronoid fossa
- C.
  
  Mandibular fossa
- D.
  
  Temporal fossa
- E.
  
  None of the above
18.

The disc of the TMJ is attached laterally and medially to the
- A.
  
  Medial pterygoid
- B.
  
  Lateral pterygoid
- C.
  
  Poles of the condyle
- D.
  
  Retrodiscal pad
- E.
  
  None of the above
19.

The posterior collagenous lamina functions to
- A.
  
  Pull the disc back
- B.
  
  Pull the disc forward
- C.
  
  Keep the disc from being pulled too far back
- D.
  
  Keep disc from being pulled to far forward
- E.
  
  None of the above
20.

The temporomandibular ligament is found in the
- A.
  
  Posterior part of the capsule
- B.
  
  Medial part fo the capsule
- C.
  
  Anterior part fo the capsule
- D.
  
  Lateral part of the capsule
21.

Pain in the TMJ coming from other areas is known as ___________ pain.
- A.
  
  Myofascial
- B.
  
  Referred
- C.
  
  False
- D.
  
  None of the above
22.

Dislocation of the TMJ is referred to as
- A.
  
  Protraction
- B.
  
  Retrusion
- C.
  
  Subluxation
- D.
  
  Depression
- E.
  
  None of the above
23.

When the disc of the TMJ is deranged it is usually
- A.
  
  Immobile
- B.
  
  Displaced posteriorly
- C.
  
  Displaced anteriorly
- D.
  
  None of the above
24.

The posterior elastic lamina functions to
- A.
  
  Pull the disc backward
- B.
  
  Pull the disc forward
- C.
  
  Keep the disc from being pulled too far forward
- D.
  
  Keep the disc from being pulled too far backward
- E.
  
  None of the above