Basically TMJ is a_____________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Position and movement of articular disc of TMJ is controlled by fibers of_____________?

   A. Lower head of lateral pterygoid muscle
   B. Sphenomandibular ligament
   C. Superficial head of medial pterygoid muscle
   D. Upper head of lateral pterygoid muscle

2. Articular disc of TMJ is__________?

   A. Thickest posteriorly
   B. Narrow in the centre
   C. Strengthened by lateral pterygoid
   D. All of the above

3. Articular disc of tmj receives insertion from which muscle______________?

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

4. Muscle, which pulls the disk of TMJ downward________________?

   A. Lateral pterygoid
   B. Medial pterygoid
   C. Digastric
   D. Mylohyoid

5. Sensory nerve supply of capsule of TMJ is _________________?

   A. Auriculotemporal nerve
   B. Facial nerve
   C. Massetric nerve
   D. Auricular nerve

6. TMJ is supplied by _______________?

   A. Auriculotemporal nerve
   B. Buccal branch of facial nerve
   C. Inferior alveolar nerve
   D. All of the above

7. The components of future TMJ shows development at_____________?

   A. 6 weeks
   B. 18 weeks
   C. 10 weeks
   D. 16 weeks

8. The primary causative factor for myofacial pain dysfunction syndrome of the TMJ is_______________?

   A. Infratemporal space infection
   B. Auriculotemporal neuritis
   C. Muscular overextension and over contraction
   D. Otitis media

9. Corticosteroids are useful in treatment of TMJ arthritis because they have_____________?

   A. An analgesic effects
   B. An anti-inflammatory effect
   C. Inhibitory effect on synovial membrane
   D. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect

10. The most common complication following rheumatold arthritis of the TMJ is____________?

    A. Ankylosis
    B. Synovial chondromatosis
    C. Subluxation
    D. Osteorthritis