By palpation, one locates the temporomandibular joint
A) directly anterior to the external auditory opening.
B) by feeling the pulse of the facial artery.
C) directly posterior to the last upper molars (wisdom teeth).
D) by feeling the pulse of the superficial temporal artery.

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The temporomandibular joint is located just in front of the ear canal or external auditory opening, and can be palpated by placing fingers in front of the ear and opening and closing the mouth.

By Palpation, One Locates the Temporomandibular Joint