What Type of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Movement(s) Occur During Lateral

question 27

Multiple Choice

What type of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) movement(s) occur during lateral deviation of the mandible or shifting of the lower jaw to one side?

• A) Gliding movement on both sides
• B) Rotational movement on both sides
• C) Gliding movement on one side and no movement on the other side
• D) Gliding movement on one side and rotational movement on the other side

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