44.
Complete the following statements related to the articular disk.
a. The articular disk is a ____________, _____________, ____________, plate
made of fibrous tissue.
b. It is located between the mandibular ____________ and the _____________
of the mandible.
c.
The synovial membrane secretes ________________ fluid to ___________
the joint.
d. In front, the articular disk is attached to the ____________________muscle.
45.
What limits the extreme movement of the mandible?
a. Synovial membrane.
b. Ligaments.
c.
Buccinator muscle.
d. Articular disc.
e. Lateral pterygoid muscle.
46.
The synovial cavity is most closely related to the:
a. Muscles of mastication.
b. Maxillary alveoli.
c.
Temporomandibular joint.
d. Mandibular ramus.
e. Nerve and blood supply of the jaws and teeth.
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