Which Feature of the TMJ Helps It Withstand Functional Stress

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which feature of the TMJ helps it withstand functional stress?

• A) Presence of cartilage on the condyle and fossa.
• B) Encapsulated nerve terminals in the synovial folds.
• C) Functional relationship with the muscles of mastication.
• D) Network of blood vessels in the posterior region of the joint.

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