Term
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Definition
A: Condylar process
B: Coronoid process
C: Ramus
D: Alveolar arch
E: Angle
F: Body
G: Mental foramen
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Term
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Definition
A: Inferior alveolar nerve
B: Mandibular foramen
C: Submandibular fossa
D: Mylohyoid line
E: Sublingular fossa |
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Term
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Definition
A: Spheno-mandibular ligament
B: Lateral ligament
C: Capsule
D: Stylomandibular ligament
E: Articular eminence |
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Term
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Definition
A: Trigeminal nerve
B: Facial nerve
C: Mandibular nerve (V3)
D: Inferior alveolar nerve
E: Buccal nerve (anterior sensory)
F: Corda tympani
G: Nerve to mylohyoid
H: Lingual nerve |
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Term
| What is the role of the extracapsular ligaments around the ITF? |
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Definition
| They restrict lateral movement |
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Term
| Where does the condylar process sit? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the sensory supply for the TMJ and where is pain referred to? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the nerve supply and function of the temporalis muscle? |
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Definition
| Deep temporal nerve. Elevation and retraction of the mandible |
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Term
| What is the nerve supply and function of the the medial pterygoid muscle? |
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Definition
| Nerve to medial pterygoid. Elevation and lateral movement of the mandible |
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Term
| What is the nerve supply and function of the masseter muscle |
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Definition
| Massenteric nerve. Elevation of the mandible |
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Term
| What is the nerve supply and function of the lateral pterygoid muscle? |
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Definition
| Massenteric nerve. Protrusion (and so opening) and lateral movement of the mandible |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of TMJ syndrome? |
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Definition
1. Difficulty biting or chewing
2. Clicking, popping or grating sound when opening of closing the mouth
3. Dull aching pain in the face
4. Earache
5. Headache
6. Jaw pain or tenderness
7. Reduced ability to open or close the mouth |
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Term
| What structures are contained in the ITF? |
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Definition
1. Otic ganglion
2. Facial nerve
3. Glossopharyngeal nerve
4. Maxilliary and middle meningeal arteries
5. Pterygoid plexus |
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Term
| Describe the route of blood flow from the external carotid to the dura? |
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Definition
| Ext. carotid - Maxilliary artery - Middle meningeal artery - Foramen spinosum |
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