Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

GEN ANA 2 TMJ

sas 2 lec

QuestionAnswer
The squamous portion of the temporal bone articulates with which structure, forming the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)? Condyle of the mandible.
Which is NOT a main load-bearing area of the TMJ? Medial aspect of the squamous portion of the temporal bone.
Which structure is a bony prominence located at the base of the zygomatic process? Articular eminence.
Which structure supplies attachment sites along the posterior portion of the glenoid fossa? Postglenoid tubercle.
The surface of the squamous portion of the temporal bone is composed of which material Fibrous connective tissue.
The articular disc is located between which structure and the squamous portion of the temporal bone? Mandibular condyle.
Which area of the articular disc is avascular and aneural? Central.
Which is NOT a division of the bands of the articular disc? Superior.
Which portion of the articular disc is the main load-bearing area? Lateral.
Which attachment is adjacent to the bilaminar zone Posterior.
Which component of the TMJ attaches the posterior portion of the disc to the condyle? Inferior lamina.
Which is NOT a component of the bilaminar zone of the posterior attachment complex of the TMJ? Tympanic plate.
Which is a compartment of the TMJ? Inferior.
The TMJ is which type of joint? Synovial.
Which is the volume of the superior compartment of the TMJ for synovial fluid? 1.2 mL.
The superior compartment of the TMJ provides for which type of movement? Translational.
The articular surfaces of both the condyle and the temporal bone are enclosed by which component of the TMJ? Capsule.
Which component of the TMJ does NOT have a synovial lining? Collateral ligaments.
Ligaments toughen which aspects of the capsule by providing joint stability? Medial and lateral.
Which site of attachment of the capsule is located along the retrodiscal pad? Posterior
Which ligament of the TMJ limits the anterior protrusion of the mandible? Stylomandibular ligament.
Which artery does NOT supply the TMJ? Posterior auricular.
Which artery passes through the petrotympanic fi ssure to supply the TMJ? Anterior tympanic.
Which artery DOES NOT supply branches to the TMJ? Transverse facial.
Which vein receives branches from the TMJ for venous drainage? Maxillary.
Which vein is formed by the joining of the superficial temporal and maxillary veins? Retromandibular.
The posterior division of the trigeminal nerve that innervates the TMJ is the ______. auriculotemporal.
Which nerve supplies the joint before innervating the temporalis muscle? Posterior deep temporal.
Created by: 3348059138781112
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards