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201. Which of the portions of the intra articular disc is the thinnest ?
A. Anterior
B. Intermediate
C. Posterior
D. retrodiscal

202. Temporo – mandibular ligament is attached to _____________?
A. Lateral aspect of TMJ
B. Posterior aspect of TMJ
C. Mandibular condyle
D. Coronioid process

203. Which is the predominant factor in the formation of the alveolar process_____________?
A. Eruption of teeth
B. Normal process of growth
C. Lengthening of the condyle
D. Overall growth of the bodies of the maxilla and the mandible

204. Lateral movement of condyle is caused by_____________?
A. Contralateral lateral pterygoid muscle
B. Both lateral and medial pterygoid muscle
C. Epsilateral lateal pterygoid muscle
D. Bilateral contraction of lateral pterygoid muscle

205. Depression of mandible is achieved by_______________?
A. Digastric
B. Lateral pterygoid
C. Geniohyoid
D. All of the above

206. On opening the mouth , if the jaw deviates to the right side, it indicates the paralysis of__________?
A. Right lateral pterygoid
B. Left lateral pterygoid
C. Right medial pterygoid
D. Left medial pterygoid

207. Which of the following is not a structural element of the temporomandibular joint ?
A. Sigmoid notch
B. Articular disc
C. Capsular ligament
D. Joint cavities

208. The zygomatic bone does not articulate with________________?
A. Frontal bone
B. Maxillary bone
C. Nasal bone
D. Temporal bone

209. Articular disc of TMJ is__________?
A. Thickest posteriorly
B. Narrow in the centre
C. Strengthened by lateral pterygoid
D. All of the above

210. Which of the following movement (s) is / are involved in the opening of the mouth?
A. Only hinge ( rotation )
B. Only translation
C. Hinge followed by translation
D. Translation followed by hinge