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Which ligmanets associated with the TMJ reinforces the joint capsule?
temporomandibular ligament
Which landmarks is located on the mandible?
cronoid process
Which is a basic movement performed by the TMJ?
gliding and rotational movement
Which muscle is involved in lateral deviation of the mandible?
lateral pterygoid muscle
Protrusion of the mandbile pirmiarily involves what?
bringing the lower jaw forward
Which movement is assisted by the temporalis muscle?
mandibular elevation and retraction
Which ligament associated with the TMJ has the infrerior aveolar nerve descend nearby to gain access to the mandibular foramen?
sphenomandibular ligament only
Which statement about the temporomandibular disc is false?
the disc is attached anteriorly and posteriorly to the condyle
Which area of the mandible articulates with the temporal bone at the TMJ?
condyle
During both mandibular protrusion and retraction, the rotation of the articulating surface of the mandible against the disc in the lower synovial cavity is prevented by?
ligaments of the TMJ
Which structure secretes synovial fluid?
inner membranes lining the capsule
At what position does a diplaced disc usually lie?
anterior to its usual position
The joint capsule wraps around which strucutre?
condyle
Which situation occurs with subluxation of the joint?
the head of the condyle moves too far anteriorly on the articular eminence
Which of the following landmarks is located on the temporal bone?
articular fossa
Which of the following is located posterior to the articular fossa in the region of the TMJ?
postglenoid fossa
Which of the following nerves innervates the TMJ?
trigeminal nerve
Which can happen to the temporomandibular disc as a person ages?
perforations
Which lymph node groups have both superficial and deep nodes within the group?
parotid nodes
What structure leave each individual node at the hilus?
efferent lymphatic vessels
What component of the lymphatic system have one-way valves?
vessels
What lymph node drains lymph from a local region before the lymph flows to a more distant region?
primary
What lymph node group extend from the base of the skull to the root of the neck?
deep cervical nodes
Wher are the external jugular lymph nodes located?
along the external jugular vein
Into which area does the thoracic duct empty?
junction of the left internal jugular and subclavian veins
Which of th following are secondary lymph nodes for the occipital nodes?
deep cervical nodes
What pair of lymph nodes are both considered portions of the superficial cervical lymph node group?
external and anterior jugular nodes
Which statement concerning submental lymph nodes is correct?
they are located between the mandibles symphysis and hyoid bone
Which muscle needs to be made more prominent on a patient to achieve effective palpation of the region where the superior deep cervical lymph nodes are located?
sternocleidomastoid muscle
Where is the lingual tonsil located?
at the base of the tongue
What ar primary nodes for the maxillary 3rd molars if it becomes infected?
superior deep cervical nodes
If a patient with breast cancer has involvement with the axillary nodes, which lymph nodes in the neck area primarily communicate with these nodes?
inferior deep cervical nodes
At which intraoral site are the palatine tonsils located?
between anterior and posterior facial pillars
When lymph nodes are involved in the metastasis of cancer, what characterizes them?
usually bony hard
Enlargement of the lymph nodes occurs becuaseof which of the following?
white blood cells in the node multiply to fight an infection
Which tonsil is also called the adenoids and is normally enlarges in children?
pharyngeal tonsil