Which of the following is a function of the lateral ligament of the temporomandibular joint?
A) Operates in retraction of the disk.
B) Strengthens the capsule and allows freedom of condylar movement.
C) Provides strong insulation between the condylar heads and articular surfaces.
D) Supports the joint and limits excursions of the condyles to a normal range.
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Q15: The articular fossa undergoes which developmental change?
A)
Q16: At birth,the heads of the mandibular condyles
Q17: Which ligament attaches to the lateral part
Q18: A mature mandibular condyle is which shape?
A)
Q19: Which ligament extends down the medial side
Q21: Which of the four muscles of mastication
Q22: At birth,condylar heads are round and covered
Q23: The action of the lower half of
Q24: The two movements of the temporomandibular joint
Q25: More blood vessels innervate the lateral and
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