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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT MANDIBLE AND TMJ

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT MANDIBLE AND TMJ

EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: The Head of the condyloid process of the mandible fits into the

Answer:

temporomandubilar fossa of the temporal bone to form the TMJ

Question 2: The symphysis of the mandible is

Answer:

where the two sides of the mandible meet Question 3: This extends along the entire superior portion of the body of the mandible where the lower teeth are rooted

Answer:

alveolar process

Question 4: What is positioning for SMV Mandible

Answer:

IOML parallel, MSP perpendicular, center midway between the angles of mandible (1 ½ "inferior to mandibular symphysis)

Question 5: For the Axiolateral Mandible projection what is the angulation to demonstrate the ramus

Answer:

  • degrees rotation, MSP parallel

Question 6: What is positioning for TMJ Tomography

Answer:

upside TMJ, true lateral position, center ½ "anterior to EAM (TMJ clearly demonstrated)

Question 7: What type of joint is the TMJ

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Synovial, Diarthrodial (freely moveable), ginglymus (hinge) and plane (gliding) type

Question 8: The two main parts of the mandible are divided by the

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gonion (angle),

Question 9: The two main parts of the mandible are

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the body and ramus

Question 10: The flat angular area below the symphysis is called the

Answer:

mental point

Question 11: What is positioning for AP Axial TMJ (Modified Towne)

Answer:

OML perpendicular with 35 degree caudad CR or IOML perpendicular with 42 degree caudad angle, MSP perpendicular, center to exit 1" anterior to the level of TMJs (2" anterior to EAMs) (Hejny says level of TMJ)

Question 12: What is demonstrated for AP Axial Mandible (Towne)

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condyloid processes demonstrated

Question 13: For the Axiolateral Mandible projection what is the angulation to demonstrate the symphysis

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45 degree rotation, MSP 45 degrees Question 14: The Head of the condyloid process of the mandible is also called the

Answer:

condyle

Question 15: What is demonstrated on AP Axial TMJ (Modified Towne)

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condyloid processes and TM fossa demonstrated Question 16: For the Axiolateral Mandible projection what is the angulation to demonstrate the body

Answer:

30 degrees rotation toward IR, MSP 30 degrees

Question 17: The posterior process of the upper ramus is the

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condyloid process which has a head and neck and fits into the temporomandubilar fossa of the temporal bone to form the TMJ

Question 18: What is positioning for PA Mandible

Answer:

OML perpendicular, MSP perpendicular,center to exit the junction of the lips (for body),(optional PA Axial- 20-25 degree cephalad angle of tube, centered to exit the acanthion)

Question 19: What is positioning for Axiolateral Oblique TMJ (Modified Law)

Answer:

IPL perpendicular (in a true lateral to start), rotate face toward image receptor 15 degrees (MSP 1 degrees from plane of IR),15 degree caudad angle, center 1 ½ "superior to the upside EAM, open and closed mouth

Question 20: The coronoid process is located

Answer:

anterior to the mandibular notch and is a site for muscle attachment

Question 21: What is positoning for AP Axial Mandible (Towne)

Answer:

OML perpendicular CR 35 degrees caudad, or IOML perpendicular and CR 42 degrees caudad, MSP perpendicular, center to the glabella

Question 22: What is positioning for Axiolateral TMJ (Schuller)

Answer:

true lateral position, IPL perpendicular, MSP parallel, 25-30 degrees caudad angle, center ½ "anterior and 2" superior to upside EAM, open and closed mouth projections

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