TOPIC: TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT๐ IMPORTANT QUESTION AND ANSWERQ1. Define temporomandibular joint.Ans. It is a highly specialized synovial, diarthroidal non-weight bearing joint, both the joints are independent.Q2. Mention various types of movement in the temporomandibular joint.Ans. Upper joint cavity has gliding movements while lower joint cavity has hinge movements. Protrusion, retrusion, opening, closing, side to side.
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