The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is composed of the convex upper condyle of the mandible, which fits into a concave surface of the temporal bone. The joint allows the mandible to swing uniaxially, producing the up-and-down motion of chewing. The TMJ is classified as a ________ joint.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hinge
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A. Trunk B. Capillary C. Collecting vessel D. Duct E. Terminal lymphatics
A patient's history indicates damage to autonomic ganglia, and symptoms associated with digestive pain and dysfunction. The ganglia least likely to be damaged is ________.
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Which of these statements describes a function of fontanels?
a. Fontanels protect the brain as the young child begins to walk. b. Fontanels connect regions of the developing brain. c. Fontanels allow the fetal skull to be compressed slightly during childbirth. d. Fontanels compress the brain so that it will not grow too fast during infancy.