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The muscles of mastication and the TMJ

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What type of joint is the TMJ?

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What is the main function of the articular disc?

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How does the articular disc stabilise the TMJ?

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How can the TMJ dislocate?

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Name the three main ligaments of the TMJ.

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What are the functions of the ligaments of the TMJ?

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List the unique features of the TMJ.

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The articular cartilage is made of

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What muscles are involved in mastication?

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Match the muscles to their functions in mastication.

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temporalis
masseter
lateral pterygoid
medial pterygoid
suprahyoids and infrahyoids

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elevates mandible (m)
depress mandible
elevates and retracts mandible
elevates mandible (p)
protrudes mandible

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What forms the temporomandibular joint?

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The underside of the

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bone and the head of the

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When is the TMJ stable?

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When are the extreme ranges of movement possible for the TMJ used?

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Match the range of movement to the mandibular movement for normal speech.

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Opening
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~2cm, e.g. plosives
<1cm, e.g. alveolar phonemes and fricatives
<1cm for lip support, e.g. bilabials

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Where can the TMJ dislocate?

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It can only dislocate

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