Which of the following accessory ligaments of the TMJ is likely to have significance upon mandibular movements ?

Related Mcqs:

1. The following ligaments are present in temporomandibulai joint except________________?

   A. Lateral temporomandibular ligament
   B. Sphenomandibular ligament
   C. Stylomandibular liqament
   D. Alar liqament

2. When viewed occlusally, a primary mandibular second molar closely resembles which of the following mandibular teeth ?

   A. Permanent second molar
   B. Permanent first molar
   C. Second premolar
   D. Primary first molar

3. The slightly movable articulations in which the contiguous bony surfaces are either connected by broad flattened disks of fibrocartilage or united by interosseous ligaments are known as______________?

   A. Gomphosis
   B. Enarthroses
   C. Diarthroses
   D. Amphiarthroses

4. The permanent mandibular second molar differs from the permanent mandibular first molar in number of ______________?

   A. Cusps
   B. Roots
   C. Lingual grooves
   D. Marginal ridges

5. Difference between mandibular and maxillary premolars is that in the mandibular premolars ?

   A. The buccal and lingual cusps are more prominent
   B. The lingual cusp is sharper and longer
   C. The lingual surface rounded and less developed
   D. The buccal surface is rounded and less developed

6. A progressive increase in mandibular length and in mandibular interdental spacing in an adult patient is characteristic of_______________?

   A. Periodontosis
   B. Hypothyroidism
   C. Hyperpituitarism
   D. Hypoadrenalism

7. All of the following muscles are supplied by accessory nerve except__________________?

   A. Palatopharyngeus
   B. Stylopharyngeus
   C. Palatoglossus
   D. Mucsculus uvulae

8. Which of the following structures is least likely to be damaged during mandibular 3rd molar extraction___________?

   A. Lingual artery
   B. Lingual nerve
   C. Inferior alveolar nerve
   D. Inferior alveolar artery

9. Muscles spared by complete transaction of cranial part of accessory nerve_______________?

   A. Cricopharyngeus
   B. Palatopharyngeus
   C. Stylopharyngeus
   D. Salpingopharyngeus

10. Among the muscles of TMJ the following muscle opposing stabilizing and antagonistic muscle force as far as the disc is concerned_____________?

    A. Medial pterygoid
    B. Temporalis
    C. Lateral pterygoid
    D. External pterygoid