A. Anterior
B. Intermediate
C. Posterior
D. retrodiscal
Which of the portions of the intra articular disc is the thinnest ? Read More »
Dento – Osseous Structures and and TMJ, Medical Mcqs, Oral Anatomy A. Lateral aspect of TMJ
B. Posterior aspect of TMJ
C. Mandibular condyle
D. Coronioid process
Temporo – mandibular ligament is attached to _____________? Read More »
Dento – Osseous Structures and and TMJ, Medical Mcqs, Oral Anatomy A. Eruption of teeth
B. Normal process of growth
C. Lengthening of the condyle
D. Overall growth of the bodies of the maxilla and the mandible
Which is the predominant factor in the formation of the alveolar process_____________? Read More »
Dento – Osseous Structures and and TMJ, Medical Mcqs, Oral Anatomy A. Contralateral lateral pterygoid muscle
B. Both lateral and medial pterygoid muscle
C. Epsilateral lateal pterygoid muscle
D. Bilateral contraction of lateral pterygoid muscle
Lateral movement of condyle is caused by_____________? Read More »
Dento – Osseous Structures and and TMJ, Medical Mcqs, Oral Anatomy A. Digastric
B. Lateral pterygoid
C. Geniohyoid
D. All of the above
Depression of mandible is achieved by_______________? Read More »
Dento – Osseous Structures and and TMJ, Medical Mcqs, Oral Anatomy A. Right lateral pterygoid
B. Left lateral pterygoid
C. Right medial pterygoid
D. Left medial pterygoid
A. Sigmoid notch
B. Articular disc
C. Capsular ligament
D. Joint cavities
Which of the following is not a structural element of the temporomandibular joint ? Read More »
Dento – Osseous Structures and and TMJ, Medical Mcqs, Oral Anatomy A. Frontal bone
B. Maxillary bone
C. Nasal bone
D. Temporal bone
The zygomatic bone does not articulate with________________? Read More »
Dento – Osseous Structures and and TMJ, Medical Mcqs, Oral Anatomy A. Thickest posteriorly
B. Narrow in the centre
C. Strengthened by lateral pterygoid
D. All of the above
Articular disc of TMJ is__________? Read More »
Dento – Osseous Structures and and TMJ, Medical Mcqs, Oral Anatomy A. Only hinge ( rotation )
B. Only translation
C. Hinge followed by translation
D. Translation followed by hinge
Which of the following movement (s) is / are involved in the opening of the mouth? Read More »
Dento – Osseous Structures and and TMJ, Medical Mcqs, Oral Anatomy