The Temporomandibular Joint Is Palpated

question 18

Multiple Choice

The temporomandibular joint is palpated:

• A) under the mandible, anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
• B) above the mandible at midline.
• C) anterior to the tragus.
• D) at the mastoid process.

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