What Imaging Modality Is Most Frequently Used to Study the Soft

question 30

Multiple Choice

What imaging modality is most frequently used to study the soft tissue structures of the temporomandibular joint?

• A)Computed tomography (CT)
• B)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• C)Conventional radiography
• D)Ultrasound

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Definitions:

Double-Jointedness

A term often inaccurately used to describe people with hypermobile joints that allow them to extend beyond the normal range.

Low Mobility

A condition characterized by a reduced ability to move freely and easily, often due to injury, illness, or physical limitations.

Synovial Joints

Joints that are surrounded by a flexible capsule filled with synovial fluid, allowing for smooth and wide-ranging motion.

Bicuspid

Refer to a valve in the heart, known as the mitral valve or bicuspid valve, which has two cusps or flaps that control the flow of blood between the left atrium and left ventricle.