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WorksheetsTMJ Anatomy Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The bony parts of the TMJ is formed of:
Condyle only
Condyle and temporal fossa
Condyle and temporal eminence
Condyle, temporal fossa and eminence
The condyle is formed histologically of:
Spongy bone
Compact bone
Compact bone covered by spongy bone
Spongy bone covered by compact bone
The articular eminence is formed histologically of:
Spongy bone
Compact bone
Compact bone covered by spongy bone
Spongy bone covered by compact bone
The articular disc from a top view has ……..shape
Oval
Round
Triangular
Flat
The lateral part of the capsular ligament is thickened to form
Sphenomandibular ligament
Temporomandibular ligament
Stylomandibular ligament
Synovial membrane
The bone trabeculae of the spongy bone of the condyle reach the outer surface at right angles
True
False
The layer of the hyaline cartilage under the fibrous covering of the condyle is considered as a growth center for the condyle
True
False
Synovial fluid is viscous
True
False
Synovial fluid is red in color
True
False
Synovial fluid contains hyaluronic acid
True
False
The articular capsule consists of an outer fibrous layer and an inner synovial one
True
False
The condyle contains large marrow spaces the increase by age
True
False
The glenoid fossa is formed of a thick layer of spongy bone
True
False
The synovial membrane is devoid of blood vessels
True
False
One of the muscles used in elevation of the mandible is the lateral pterygoid muscle
True
false
