Question 1

The intermediate band of the articular disc is positioned between ___ bearing articular surfaces.

Accepted Answer

pressure

Question 2

The anterior and posterior bands of the articular disc have both ___ and ___ elements.

Accepted Answer

vascular, neural

Question 3

The upper joint of the TMJ primarily performs a ___ motion.

Accepted Answer

gliding

Question 4

The superior and inferior stratum or laminae consists of loose connective tissue referred to as the ___ ___.

Accepted Answer

retrodiscal pad

Question 5

During mandibular retrusion, the condyles translate ___ by ___ mm.

Accepted Answer

posteriorly, 3-4

Question 6

The lower joint of the TMJ is ___ in size compared to the upper joint.

Accepted Answer

smaller

Question 7

Mandibular lateral excursion involves translation of the condyle on the ___ side.

Accepted Answer

contralateral

Question 8

The articular disc is divided into three bands: ___ (anterior), ___ (intermediate), and ___ (posterior).

Accepted Answer

Pes meniscus, Pars gracilis, Pars posterior

Question 9

The intermediate band of the articular disc is ___ and ___.

Accepted Answer

avascular, aneural

Question 10

During mandibular protrusion, the condyles translate ___ by ___ mm.

Accepted Answer

anteriorly, 7

Question 11

The fibrous tissue in the intermediate band of the articular disc is most ___.

Accepted Answer

dense

Question 12

The articular disc is composed of ___, making it pliable.

Accepted Answer

fibrocartilage

Question 13

During mandibular lateral excursion, the condyle spins on the ___ side.

Accepted Answer

ipsilateral

Question 14

After posterior rotation, anterior translation begins and continues until a functional opening of approximately ___ mm is achieved.

Accepted Answer

40

Question 15

The upper joint of the TMJ involves ___ during movement.

Accepted Answer

translation

Question 16

The articular disc separates the TMJ into a larger ___ joint space and a smaller ___ joint space.

Accepted Answer

upper, lower

Question 17

The retrodiscal pad may be the site of intracapsular ___, ___, ___, or ___.

Accepted Answer

inflammation, edema, hematoma, arthralgia

Question 18

During mandibular opening, posterior rotation of the condyle occurs to approximately ___ mm.

Accepted Answer

11

Question 19

The upper joint of the TMJ is ___ in size compared to the lower joint.

Accepted Answer

larger

Question 20

The retrodiscal pad consists of ___ and ___ tissue and is located within the joint capsule.

Accepted Answer

vascularized, innervated

Question 21

The range of mandibular lateral excursion is typically ___ to ___ mm.

Accepted Answer

8, 11

Question 22

The lower joint of the TMJ involves ___ translation.

Accepted Answer

no

Question 23

The lower joint of the TMJ primarily performs a ___ motion.

Accepted Answer

hinge

The intermediate band of the articular disc is positioned between ___ bearing articular surfaces.

The anterior and posterior bands of the articular disc have both _ and _ elements.

The upper joint of the TMJ primarily performs a ___ motion.

The superior and inferior stratum or laminae consists of loose connective tissue referred to as the _ _.

During mandibular retrusion, the condyles translate _ by _ mm.

The lower joint of the TMJ is ___ in size compared to the upper joint.

Mandibular lateral excursion involves translation of the condyle on the ___ side.

The articular disc is divided into three bands: _ (anterior), _ (intermediate), and ___ (posterior).

The intermediate band of the articular disc is _ and _.

During mandibular protrusion, the condyles translate _ by _ mm.

The fibrous tissue in the intermediate band of the articular disc is most ___.

The articular disc is composed of ___, making it pliable.

During mandibular lateral excursion, the condyle spins on the ___ side.

After posterior rotation, anterior translation begins and continues until a functional opening of approximately ___ mm is achieved.

The upper joint of the TMJ involves ___ during movement.

The articular disc separates the TMJ into a larger _ joint space and a smaller _ joint space.

The retrodiscal pad may be the site of intracapsular _, _, _, or _.

During mandibular opening, posterior rotation of the condyle occurs to approximately ___ mm.

The upper joint of the TMJ is ___ in size compared to the lower joint.

The retrodiscal pad consists of _ and _ tissue and is located within the joint capsule.

The range of mandibular lateral excursion is typically _ to _ mm.

The lower joint of the TMJ involves ___ translation.

The lower joint of the TMJ primarily performs a ___ motion.