The functions of the temporomandibular ligaments are
A. to prevent lateral dislocation of the joint
B. to limit the over-protrusion of the mandible
C. to limit the excessive backward movement of the mandible
D. to limit the excessive downward movement of the mandible
E. to protect the nerves and blood vessels entering the mandible foramen
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The protrusion part(s) of the articular disk include(s)
A. the anterior temporal attachment
B. the anterior mandibular attachment
C. the superior head tendon of the lateral pterygoid muscle
D. the inferior head tendon of the lateral pterygoid muscle
E. the posterior temporal attachment
Which region of the articular disk has fibers at anterior-posterior directions?
A. the protrusion part
B. the anterior band
C. the intermediate band
D. the posterior band
E. the bilaminar zone
The articular disk of the temporomandibular joint can be divided into
A. the inferior head tendon of the lateral pterygoid muscle
B. the anterior band
C. the intermediate band
D. the posterior band
E. the bilaminar zone
The load-bearing regions of the articular eminence and the condylar process of the temporomandibular joint are
A. the transverse ridge of the condylar process
B. the anterior slope of the condylar process
C. the ridge crest top of the articular eminence
D. the posterior slope of the articular eminence
E. the anterior slope of the articular eminence