CDC Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3

Question 1

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible to which cranial bone?

Accepted Answer

Temporal bone

Answer

The TMJ is the articulation between the mandibular condyle and the temporal bone of the skull.

Question 2

In medical terminology, 'sublingual' means:

Accepted Answer

Under the tongue

Answer

Sublingual means beneath the tongue; 'sub-' means under and 'lingual' pertains to the tongue.

Question 3

The mandible is the only movable bone in the:

Accepted Answer

Skull

Answer

The mandible (lower jaw) is the only bone of the skull that moves during functions like chewing and speaking.

Question 4

The term 'alveolar' in dental contexts refers to structures associated with the:

Accepted Answer

Tooth socket in the jawbone

Answer

Alveolar pertains to the alveolus, the bony socket in the jaw that houses the tooth root.

Question 5

Which term describes the cheek-facing surface of a posterior tooth?

Accepted Answer

Buccal

Answer

The buccal surface faces the cheek (buccinator muscle), while the lingual surface faces the tongue.

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