TEST BANK FOR ORAL PATHOLOGY FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENIST 6TH EDITION OLGA A C

2 Ibsen: Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, 6th Edition Chapter 10: Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The temporomandibular joint is the articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the: a. zygomatic process of the temporal bone. b. glenoid fossa of the temporal bone. c. external acoustic meatus. d. spine of the sphenoid bone. ANS: B Feedback A The temporomandibular joint is the articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone rather than the zygomatic process of the temporal bone. B Correct! The temporomandibular joint is the articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone. It is a highly specialized joint that differs from other joints because of the fibrocartilage that covers the bony articulating surfaces, its ginglymoarthrodial movement, its function and overall health being dictated by jaw movement, and its dependence on the contralateral joint. C The temporomandibular joint is the articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone rather than the external acoustic meatus D The temporomandibular joint is the articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone rather than the spine of the sphenoid bone. REF: 321 2. The temporomandibular joint exhibits ginglymoarthrodial, or ____________ movement. a. rotational and translational c. closing b. opening d. maximal interdigitation