Temporomandibular joint

Which muscles are responsible for opening the jaw?

• Masseter
• Temporalis
• Lateral Pterygoid
• Medial Pterygoid

Which muscles are responsible for closing the jaw?

• Masseter
• Temporalis
• Lateral Pterygoid
• Medial Pterygoid
• 1,2 & 4

Which joint allows for the movement of the jaw?

• Sternoclavicular joint
• Acromioclavicular joint
• Temporomandibular joint
• Elbow joint

What is the name of the disorder that affects the temporomandibular joint?

• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Tendinitis
• TMJ disorder

Which type of joint is the temporomandibular joint?

• Fibrous
• Cartilaginous
• Synovial
• Bony

What are the symptoms of TMJ disorder?

• Pain in the jaw joint and surrounding areas
• Difficulty in opening and closing the jaw
• Clicking or popping sounds in the jaw
• All of the above

How many muscles are responsible for closing the jaw?

• 1.0
• 2.0
• 3.0
• 4.0

What is the name of the joint that connects the mandible to the skull?

• Sternoclavicular joint
• Acromioclavicular joint
• Temporomandibular joint
• Elbow joint

What are the muscles that are responsible for jaw movement?

• Masseter
• Temporalis
• Lateral Pterygoid
• Medial Pterygoid
• All of the above

Which structure acts as the disc in the temporomandibular joint?

• Meniscus
• Ligament
• Tendon
• Articular disk