To Palpate the Temporomandibular Joint,the Nurse's Fingers Should Be Placed

question 26

Multiple Choice

To palpate the temporomandibular joint,the nurse's fingers should be placed in the depression:

• A)distal to the helix of the ear.
• B)proximal to the helix of the ear.
• C)anterior to the tragus of the ear.
• D)posterior to the tragus of the ear.

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