Oral Anatomy​ MCQs

Which of the following muscle helps in depressing the mandible ?

A. Temporalis
B. Massetor
C. Lateral pterygoid
D. Medial pterygoid

The side towards which mandible moves is called the ?

A. Tooth contact side
B. Balancing side
C. Working side
D. Non- working side

Articular disc of tmj receives insertion from which muscle__?

A. Medial pterygoid
B. Lateral pterygoid
C. Massetor
D. Temporalis

Retrusion of mandible is achieved by _?

A. Lateral pterygoid
B. Temporalis
C. Masseter
D. None of the above

The premolar alveoli are what shape in cross section__?

A. Rectangular
B. Triangular
C. Kidney shaped
D. Oval

The maxillary teeth which have single antagonist are_?

A. Lateral incisors
B. Permanent canines
C. Permanent central incisors
D. Third molars

When a molar has no opposing tooth, it can become__?

A. Extruded
B. Intruded
C. Protruded
D. Retruded

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