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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has one synovial cavity.

The temporomandibular ligament is:

Bruxism can wear down the teeth if it occurs over a long period of time.

The articular disc itself does not have pain fibers.

 If the condyle glides too far forward, it may be unable to move back into its normal position. When this occurs, the clinician can physically push the mandible down and posteriorly, away from the articular eminence.   

Correctly identify the bone that each structure is associated with.  A bone may be used more than once or not at all.

The synovial fluid prevents ___________ between the articulation of the two bones of the TMJ.

Subluxation can occur when the mandible is opened too wide, and protruded too far.

20. Which of the following structures are associated with the ethmoid bone? i. superior nasal conchaeii. middle nasal conchaeiii. inferior nasal conchae  

A small bulge of tissue at the most anterior portion of the hard palate is called the: