WorksheetsOrofacial Midterm
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 37mins
Resting position of mandible is not with teeth biting, it is with an inter occlusal space (freeway space) approx.
1-2mm
2-3mm
3-5mm
2-4mm
Which of the following statements about the TMJ disc is INCORRECT?
Disc separates the TMJ into synovial cavities
Disc is attached anteriorly and posterior to the condyle
Gliding movements take place between the disc and temporal bone
Interior surface of the disc is concave
Which structure of the TMJ secretes synovial fluid?
Mandibular condyles
Joint disc
Inner capsule lining membranes
Lateral pterygoid muscle
A reduced opening of the jaw is also known as....
subluxation
trismus
protrusion
retraction
Opening of the mandible causes this action...
depression and protrusion
depression and retraction
elevation and protrusion
elevation and retraction
Protrusion of the mandible is an action that primarily involves...
opening of the jaw
closing of the jaw
bringing the jaw forward
bringing the jaw backwards
Which of the following is located posterior to the articular fossa within the region of the TMJ
Postglenoid process
articular eminence
Bony separation of the nasal septum
Zygomatic process of the temporal bone
At what position does a displaced joint disc of the TMJ usually lie?
Anterior to its usual position
Posterior to its usual position
within the articular fossa
within the mandibular notch
Which of the following ligaments associated with the TMJ serves to reinforce the joint capsule
Styloid
Stylomandibular
Temporomandibular
Sphenomandibular
Which of the following situations can possibly happen to the joint disc of the TMJ as a person ages?
Increased blood supply
fewer calcifications
perforations of the structure
thickening of the structure
Which of the following landmarks is located upon the temporal bone?
Condyle
articular fossa
coronoid notch
external oblique line
Which of the following landmarks associated with the TMJ is located DIRECTLY on the mandible
Articular eminence
Condyle
Articular fossa
Postglenoid process
The joint capsule of the TMJ wraps around which structure?
Coronoid process
Mandibular notch
Mandibular condyle
Zygomatic arch
During mastication the mandible returns to the..
open position
closed position
midline
laterally to the left
Which of the following muscles is involved in the lateral deviation of the mandible?
Masseter muscle
Medial pterygoid muscle
Lateral pterygoid muscle
Temporalis muscle
Which of the following is an overall description of the basic movements preformed by the TMJ?
Gliding
Rotational
Gliding and rotational
no movement
Which area of the mandible listed below articulates with the temporal bone at the TMJ?
Lingula
Mandibular notch
Coronoid process
Condyle
Which of the following situations occurs when there is subluxation of the TMJ?
head of the condyle moves too far anteriorly on the articular eminence
neck of the condyles moves too far posteriorly on the articular eminence
coronoid process moves too far anteriorly on the articular eminence
coronoid process moves too far posteriorly on the articular eminence
Which muscle pair is an intrinsic tongue muscle?
superior longitudinal
genioglossus
styloglossus
hyloglossus
Which muscle is an extrinsic tongue muscle?
geniohyoid
mylohyoid
hypoglossus
transverse
Which muscle is located most superior of the head and neck?
corrugator
zygomaticus major
mentalis
masseter
Which muscle is located deep in the skin of the neck?
platysma
buccinator
risorius
mentalis
Which muscle of the tongue prevents it from obstructing our airway?
genioglossus
stylopharyngeus
inferior longitudinal
platoglossus
The origin of the frontal belly of the epicranial muscle and the insertion of the occipital belly are BOTH at the...
clavicle and sternum
mastoid process
epicranial aponeuroisis
crista galli
The origin of a muscle is considered to be...
starting point of a muscle
where muscle fiber join the bone tendon
the muscle end that is attached to the least movable structure
the muscle end that is attached to the most movable structure
The trumpet muscle is also known as...
masseter
buccinator
mentalis
risorius
Which muscle is used when a client grimaces?
risorius
mentalis
buccinator
orbicularis oris
A muscle moves from insertion to origin?
True
False
Which muscle causes us to frown?
Zygomaticus minor
levator anguli oris
depressor anguli oris
risorius
Which muscle group is responsible for elevating the hyoid and depressing the mandible?
infrahyoid
suprahyoid
intrinsic tongue muscles
extrinsic tongue muscles
Which muscle forms the floor of the mouth?
geniohyoid
omohyoid
digrastric
mylohyoid
Which muscle does NOT aid in smiling with the lips when it contracts?
zygomatic major muscle
levator anguli muscle
zygomaticus minor muscle
epicranial muscle
Which muscle group serves to depress the hyoid bone?
muscles of mastication
suprahyoid muscle
infrahyoid muscle
intrinsic tongue muscles
The occipital condyle articulates with the axis?
True
False
On the vertebrae what foramen runs in the middle?
transverse foramen
vertebral foramen
mandibular foramen
foramen magnum
Which landmark is part of the petrous portion of the temporal bone, is it pointy projection that attaches the tongue?
alveolar process
styloid process
lingula
pterygoid process
Which of the following structures is a large roughened projection related to the petrous part of the temporal bone?
styloid process
mastoid process
alveolar process
pterygoid process
Which foramen lies on the lateral borders of the vertebrae for blood vessels?
transverse foramen
vertebral foramen
mandibular foramen
foramen magnum
The lacrimal gland is located just inside the lateral part of the...
glabella
supraorbital notch
supraorbital rim
infraorbital notch
The cervical bone the hyoid bone has these features. Check the features.
floats
greater cornu
lesser cornu
attaches to muscle
What is the posterior projection that articulates with the condyle and part of the temporal bone?
postglenoid process
postmalone process
posterior cornu
posterior condyle
The tiny bony projection superior to the mandibular foramen on the medial side is..
lingula
genial tubercles
tuberosity
styloid process
Which bone is a cranial (neurocranium) bone?
vomer
maxilla
sphenoid
zygomatic
Which fossa does the mandibular condyle articulate with? Which part of the temporal bone along with the articular eminence and postglenoid process.
temporal fossa
articular fossa
canine fossa
maxillary fossa
which part of the pterygoid process does the hamulus protrude from?
lateral pterygoid plate
pterygoid fossa
postglenoid fossa
medial pterygoid plate
Which nasal conchae is formed by the maxillary bone?
superior
middle
inferior
none
The hyoid bone is located in which group of bones?
neurocranium
viscerocranium
cervical
auricular
The spaces located under 3 conchae of the lateral walls of the nasal cavity are the nasal...
ostia
ducts
meatus
vestibules
Which of the following structures forms the floor of each maxillary sinus?
alveolar process of the maxilla
facial wall of the maxilla
lateral wall of the maxilla
infratemporal surface
On the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone which plate does the hamulus protrude from?
medial plate
lateral plate
petrous plate
mastoid plate
Which of the following process is located inferior and medial to the external acoustic meatus?
pterygoid process
styloid process
mastoid process
hamulus
Which is the floating bone that has cornu?
mandible
atlas
axis
hyoid
Which vertebrae has dens?
axis
atlas
occipital condyle
foramen magnum
Which part of the temporal bone is involved in the TMJ?
squamous
tympanic
petrous
mastoid
Which bone forms both middle and superior conchae?
sphenoid
ethmoid
maxillae
temporal
On the medial portion of the ramus near the lingula is an opening, what is it?
mental foramen
foramen magnum
foramen spinosum
mandibular foramen
Which part of the temporal bone is the external acoustic meatus?
squamous
petrous
tympanic
articular
Which of the following bony plates are perforated to allow passage of the olfactory nerves for the sense of smell?
medial plate of the sphenoid bone
cribiform plate of the ethmoid bone
cribiform plate of the sphenoid bone
medial plate of the ethmoid bone
There are 3 parts of the temporal bone that articulates with the condyle of the mandible. What are they?
articular eminence
mandibular fossa
coronoid process
postglenoid process
The occipital condyles are locates_________ and _______ to the foramen magnum
medial, anterior
lateral, anterior
medial, posterior
lateral, posterior
Which region is the tragus located?
frontal region
nasal region
auricular region
submandibular region
Which of the following bony landmarks form an articulation with each other?
occipital condyles and atlas
occipital condyles and axis
mandibular fossa with coronoid notch
mandibular fossa with coronoid process
which bone is the first verterae?
axis
atlas
foramen magnum
occipital condyle
Which list is in order of location from the MOST anterior structure to the MOST posterior structure as found within the TMJ?
Articular fossa, postglenoid process, articular eminence
Condyle, coronoid process, mandibular notch
Articular eminence, articular fossa, postglenoid process
Coronoid process, condyle, mandibular notch
