The Resting Position of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Can Be

question 3

Multiple Choice

The resting position of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be noted with the teeth _____ to allow a physiologic rest for the mandible.

• A) biting together
• B) apart at 2 to 4 mm
• C) resting together
• D) apart at 6 to 10 mm

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Definitions:

Id

In Freudian psychoanalysis, the part of the mind which is the source of instinctual impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction of basic needs.

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, to suggest a resemblance.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that represents moral standards and ideals, acting as a conscience.

Moral Guardian

An individual or entity that promotes and enforces traditional ethical standards and values within a community or society.