Multiple Choice
Which of the following accurately describe the area immediately surrounding the temporomandibular joint (select all that apply) ?
A) The entire TMJ is surrounded by a thick fibrous capsule.
B) The lateral side of the capsule is thickened between the articular tubercle and the condyle.
C) The temporomandibular ligament is a thickening on the lateral side of the capsule.
D) The condyle is displaced medially by the temporomandibular ligament.
E) The temporomandibular ligament provides some resistance to lateral displacement.
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Q4: The thickened area surrounding the articular disc
Q5: The articular disc is loosely attached to
Q6: Each of the following is an osseus
Q7: The temporomandibular ligament helps prevent displacement of
Q8: The contraction of the lateral pterygoid muscle<br>A)
Q10: The retrodiscal pad lies between the two
Q11: The intermediate zone is the thin middle
Q12: The temporomandibular ligament is<br>A) An internal thickening
Q13: The gliding movement of the TMJ occurs
Q14: The entire TMJ is surrounded by a