The Movement of the Mandible from a Centric Position to a Lateral

question 57

Multiple Choice

The movement of the mandible from a centric position to a lateral or protrusive position is called ____________.

• A) lateral excursion
• B) lateral protrusion
• C) lateral retrusion
• D) centric occlusion

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Definitions:

Retina

Innermost layer of the vertebrate eyeball, containing the photoreceptors—rod cells and cone cells.

Arthropods

are invertebrates with exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

Jointed Appendages

Body parts that are segmented or divided into joints, enabling movement, characteristic of arthropods.

Soft Exoskeleton

A flexible external covering or support structure found in some organisms, providing protection and structural support while allowing movement.