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Stomatognathic system

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

The stomatognathic system is composed of several parts that act as a single unit for the processes of

a)

Mastication, deglutition, phonation, respiration, and other behavioral activities

b)

Digestion, absorption, secretion, and excretion

c)

Sensation, perception, cognition, and emotion

d)

Growth, development, adaptation, and aging

2.

The site of the mandible’s articulation with the skull is called the

a)

Articular disc

b)

Mandibular fossa

c)

Condylar process

d)

Articular eminence

3.

Which of the following muscle is not a part of buccinator mechanism

a)

Orbicularis oris

b)

Superior constrictor

c)

Inferior constrictor

d)

Pterygomandibular raphe

4.

Benninghoff's lines are referred as 

a)

Trajectories of Strain

b)

Trajectories of force

c)

Trajectories of Stress

d)

Trajectories of power

5.

Which one of the following is not a part of the vertical pillar of maxilla

a)

Zygomatic pillar

b)

Pterygoid pillar

c)

Sphenoid pillar

d)

Occipital pillar

6.

Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for the stability of the TMJ?

a)

Articular disc

b)

Mandibular fossa

c)

Temporalis muscle

d)

Masseter muscle

7.

The development of normal transverse arch width is most influenced by

a)

Tongue thrust swallowing pattern

b)

Bilateral mastication

c)

Normal speech

d)

Regular nasal breathing

8.

During normal mastication, the working side condyle primarily exhibits

a)

Pure rotation

b)

Extensive lateral movement

c)

Minimal movement

d)

Pure translation

9.

The principle of bone transformation according to Wolff's law is most applicable in

a)

Deciduous dentition

b)

Mixed dentition

c)

Permanent dentition

d)

All stages of dentition

10.

Trajectory theory of bone structure was initially given by

a)

Benninghoff

b)

Wolf

c)

Meyer

d)

Julius