Question 1

Which ligament associated with the temporomandibular joint is a landmark for the administration of inferior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporomandibular joint ligament
B)  Sphenomandibular ligament
C)  Stylomandibular ligament
D)  Stylohyoid ligamentE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The resting position of the temporomandibular joint can be noted with the teeth _____ so as to allow a physiologic rest for the mandible.

Accepted Answer

A)  biting gently together
B)  apart at approximately 2 to 4 mm
C)  resting firmly together
D)  apart at approximately 6 to 10 mmE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

When considering temporomandibular disorders,MOST symptoms seem to originate from the nerve surrounding the joint.In addition,MOST recent studies support the role of temporomandibular disorders in directly causing headaches,neck or back pain,or instability.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true.
B)  Both statements are false.
C)  The first statement is true;the second is false.
D)  The first statement is false;the second is true.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

What is another term used for articular fossa of the temporomandibular joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Submandibular
B)  Mandibular
C)  Pterygoid
D)  TemporalE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

From the following list of descriptions,select those descriptions that can be applied to the joint capsule of the temporomandibular joint.(Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Wraps around only the superior part
B)  Wraps around articular eminence and fossa
C)  Wraps around the condyle circumference
D)  Wraps around the coronoid process circumference
E)  Wraps around only the inferior partF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Which ligament associated with the temporomandibular joint prevents excessive retraction or moving backward of the mandible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporomandibular joint ligament
B)  Sphenomandibular ligament
C)  Stylomandibular ligament
D)  Stylohyoid ligamentE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

From the following list of descriptions,select those descriptions that can be applied to the stylomandibular ligament of the temporomandibular joint.(Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Anatomically variable ligament
B)  Formed from sphenomandibular ligament extension
C)  Formed from thickened area cervical fascia
D)  Consistent ligament anatomically
E)  Becomes taut with mandibular protrusionF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

If your patient has a history of impaired movement of the temporomandibular joint,what may be occurring? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Disc degeneration may be involved
B)  Calcifications may be present
C)  Joint disc may be thinner or even perforated
D)  Aging or trauma may be involved
E)   None of the aboveF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

From the following list of actions involving the temporomandibular joint,select those that are DIRECTLY associated with lateral deviation of the joint.(Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Single lateral pterygoid muscle contraction
B)  Gliding movement
C)  Rotational movement
D)  Both lateral pterygoid muscle contractionsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

What is the fossa located on the temporal bone that articulates with the mandible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporal fossa
B)  Infratemporal fossa
C)  Pterygopalatine fossa
D)  Articular fossaE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following needs to be included during an effective extraoral examination of the temporomandibular joint of a patient? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Opening and closing the mouth several times
B)  Moving the jaw only forward and backward
C)  Palpating the depression inferior to the zygomatic arch
D)  Placing a finger over the maxillary sinus region during movementE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The temporomandibular joint is innervated by the maxillary nerve or second division of the fifth cranial or trigeminal nerve.The blood supply to the joint is from branches of the external carotid artery.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true.
B)  Both statements are false.
C)  The first statement is true;the second is false.
D)  The first statement is false;the second is true.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 5: Temporomandibular Joint

From the following list of descriptions,select those descriptions that can be applied to the joint capsule of the temporomandibular joint.(Select all that apply. )

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What is another term used for articular fossa of the temporomandibular joint?

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The temporomandibular joint is innervated by the maxillary nerve or second division of the fifth cranial or trigeminal nerve.The blood supply to the joint is from branches of the external carotid artery.

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Which of the following needs to be included during an effective extraoral examination of the temporomandibular joint of a patient? (Select all that apply. )

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From the following list of actions involving the temporomandibular joint,select those that are DIRECTLY associated with lateral deviation of the joint.(Select all that apply. )

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What is the fossa located on the temporal bone that articulates with the mandible?

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If your patient has a history of impaired movement of the temporomandibular joint,what may be occurring? (Select all that apply. )

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Which ligament associated with the temporomandibular joint prevents excessive retraction or moving backward of the mandible?

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The resting position of the temporomandibular joint can be noted with the teeth _____ so as to allow a physiologic rest for the mandible.

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When considering temporomandibular disorders,MOST symptoms seem to originate from the nerve surrounding the joint.In addition,MOST recent studies support the role of temporomandibular disorders in directly causing headaches,neck or back pain,or instability.

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Which ligament associated with the temporomandibular joint is a landmark for the administration of inferior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block?

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From the following list of descriptions,select those descriptions that can be applied to the stylomandibular ligament of the temporomandibular joint.(Select all that apply. )

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Exam 5: Temporomandibular Joint

From the following list of descriptions,select those descriptions that can be applied to the joint capsule of the temporomandibular joint.(Select all that apply. )

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What is another term used for articular fossa of the temporomandibular joint?

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The temporomandibular joint is innervated by the maxillary nerve or second division of the fifth cranial or trigeminal nerve.The blood supply to the joint is from branches of the external carotid artery.

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Which of the following needs to be included during an effective extraoral examination of the temporomandibular joint of a patient? (Select all that apply. )

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From the following list of actions involving the temporomandibular joint,select those that are DIRECTLY associated with lateral deviation of the joint.(Select all that apply. )

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What is the fossa located on the temporal bone that articulates with the mandible?

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If your patient has a history of impaired movement of the temporomandibular joint,what may be occurring? (Select all that apply. )

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Which ligament associated with the temporomandibular joint prevents excessive retraction or moving backward of the mandible?

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The resting position of the temporomandibular joint can be noted with the teeth _____ so as to allow a physiologic rest for the mandible.

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When considering temporomandibular disorders,MOST symptoms seem to originate from the nerve surrounding the joint.In addition,MOST recent studies support the role of temporomandibular disorders in directly causing headaches,neck or back pain,or instability.

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Which ligament associated with the temporomandibular joint is a landmark for the administration of inferior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block?

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From the following list of descriptions,select those descriptions that can be applied to the stylomandibular ligament of the temporomandibular joint.(Select all that apply. )

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