Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons : eISSN 2234-5930 / pISSN 2234-7550

Table. 2.

Distribution of correct answers

Question Correct answer Distribution of correct answers (%)
1. TMJ is a Diarthroidal joint 82.6
2. Which ligament is not associated with TMJ? Stylohyoid ligament 70.9
3. Which part of mandible forms the TMJ? Condylar process 73.4
4. Mandibular fossa is a part of Temporal part 81.4
5. In rest position, relation of articular eminence to the head of the condyle is Antero-superior 77.7
6. Which part of the mandible is attached to the medial pterygoid muscle? Medial surface of mandible 68.5
7. Which part of the mandible is attached to the lateral pterygoid muscle? Condylar process 66.9
8. Which part of the mandible is attached to the temporalis muscle? Coronoid process 70.7
9. When you protrude your jaw, which muscles of mastication are acting? Masseter, medial pterygoid & lateral pterygoid 74.1
10. When you move your jaw side to side, which muscles of mastication are not acting? Masseter 73.7
11. Which muscle is not responsible for closing the mouth? Lateral pterygoid 11.3
12. In TMJ examination, how many areas you palpate for examination of muscle of mastication in TMJ pain? Three 79.0
13. On which side should the examiner stand during TMJ examination? Front 87.2
14. How many methods do you know about TMJ examination? Three 82.9
15. Do you know about crepitus? Yes 93.7
16. What is lock jaw? Hypermobility of TMJ 8.0
17. In TMJ deviation mandible moves towards Affected side 83.7

(TMJ: temporomandibular joint)

J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024;50:80~85
https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2024.50.2.80
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