
Quiz on Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

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Health Sciences
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12th Grade
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Omar Adam
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following correctly describes the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
It is a unilateral diarthrosis
It is covered by hyaline cartilage
It performs both hinge and sliding movements
It is not influenced by movement of the mandible
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The articular surfaces of the TMJ are primarily covered by which type of cartilage?
Hyaline cartilage
Elastic cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Calcified cartilage
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The articular disc of the TMJ is composed of which type of collagen?
Type 1 collagen
Type 2 collagen
Type 3 collagen
Type 4 collagen
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which region of the articular disc is the thinnest?
Posterior band
Anterior band
Intermediate zone
Medial border
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The articular disc divides the TMJ into which two compartments?
Upper and lower retrodiscal tissues
Superior and inferior retrodiscal spaces
Upper and lower joint spaces
Anterior and posterior compartments
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the superior retrodiscal lamina in the TMJ?
Prevents anterior dislocation of the disc
Facilitates posterior movement of the mandible
Limits excessive opening of the mouth
Prevents excessive rotation of the disc
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ligament prevents posterior dislocation of the TMJ disc?
Stylomandibular ligament
Inferior retrodiscal lamina
Lateral ligament (inner horizontal portion)
Capsular ligament
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