Oral Anatomy Mcqs

Forward moment of mandible is done by_________?

(A) Lateral pterygoid

(B) Medial pterygoid

(C) Temporalis – anterior fibers

(D) Temporalis- posterior fibers

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Which muscle is responsible for translation of condyle ?

(A) Medial pterygoid

(B) Masseter

(C) Superior constrictor of pharynx

(D) Lateral pterygoid

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In which of the following areas is the alveolar process the thinnest_____________?

(A) Lingual to the maxillary central incisors

(B) Buccal to the mandibular central incisors

(C) Lingual to the maxillary canines

(D) Lingual to the mandibular first molar

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All of the following muscles are elevators of the mandible except______________?

(A) Digastric

(B) Massetor

(C) Medial pterygoid

(D) Temporalis

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Which of the following muscle helps in depressing the mandible ___________?

(A) Temporalis

(B) Massetor

(C) Lateral pterygoid

(D) Medial pterygoid

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The side towards which mandible moves is called the_____________?

(A) Tooth contact side

(B) Balancing side

(C) Working side

(D) Non- working side

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Articular disc of tmj receives insertion from which muscle______________?

(A) Medial pterygoid

(B) Lateral pterygoid

(C) Massetor

(D) Temporalis

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Which of the following moment are performed by a non- working condyle ?

(A) Straightward

(B) Down wards forwards and lateral

(C) Down wards forwards and medial

(D) Down wards Back wards and medial

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Retrusion of mandible is achieved by _______________?

(A) Lateral pterygoid

(B) Temporalis

(C) Masseter

(D) None of the above

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The premolar alveoli are what shape in cross section_____________?

(A) Rectangular

(B) Triangular

(C) Kidney shaped

(D) Oval

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