A common facial expression which indicates shock or surprise is when one's mouth drops open. The chin drops and the mouth opens wide. What type of movement is this (hint: it occurs at the temporomandibular joint)?|

A: flexion
B: abduction
C: hyperextension
D: depression
E: eversion


D: depression

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