1the act of chewing to breakdown food for forming a bolus for swallowing
mastication
2what are the structures involved in mastication
bones
joints
muscle
3what bones are involved in mastication
temporal bone, maxilla, and mandible
4what are the joints involved in mastication
L and R temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
5what are the muscles involved in mastication
masseter
temporalis
medial pterygoids
lateral pterygoids
6what is the function of the maxilla
holds upper teeth
7what is the function of the mandible
holds lower teeth
articulate with temporal bone
8what is the articulation of the temporomandibular joint
mandible and temporal bone
9what type of joint is the temporomandibular joint
synovial joint
10what movements of the synovial joint
rotational motion
translation
11what is the TMJ vital for
eating, oral hygiene, verbal and nonverbal communication
12what is the TMJ prone to
TMJ syndrome: inflammation and arthritis
13what are the motions of the TMJ
elevation and depression
lateral deviation
protraction and retraction
14what are the structures that stabilize the jaw
muscle
ligament
TMJ articular disc and structure
proper teeth alignment
15what is the open packed position of the jaw
resting position of jaw
mouth slightly open
lips together
teeth not touching
16what is the closed packed position of the jaw
clenched teeth
17what is the function of the oral cavity and pharynx
verbal communication, respiration, and eating
18how does posture affect TMJ
bad posture results in more TMJ dysfunction
19what is the oral motor assessment
oral motor mobility
sensory regulation: textures, flavors, temperatures
20muscle motions that display emotions and nonverbal communication cues (social participation)
facial expression