The Rest Position of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Is NOT

question 13

Multiple Choice

The rest position of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is NOT with the teeth biting together BECAUSE as we observe during mastication of food, the mandible returns to the center.

• A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
• B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.
• C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
• D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
• E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A critical structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, it plays a key role in the mechanical analysis of sound waves for hearing.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity within the inner ear, playing a crucial role in converting sound waves into electrical signals.

Ossicles

Tiny ossicles located within the middle ear that transfer sound waves from the tympanic membrane to the cochlea.

Human Hearing

The faculty by which humans perceive sound through vibrations detected by the cochlea in the ear.