A _________________ (crunching) sound may occur when the articular disc becomes displaced.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


The disc should stay interposed between the condoyles. If it becomes displaced or stuck, sounds of clicking, popping, or crepitus (crunching) may result.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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