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Approximately how far can a patient with muscular myospasm (trismus from muscle spasm) typically open their mouth?

  1. 35 mm
  2. 25 mm
  3. 10 mm
  4. 45 mm
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Correct answer: B. 25 mm

Normal maximal mouth opening is roughly 40-50+ mm. Muscle splinting/spasm classically causes a moderate restriction, often cited in the range of roughly 25-30 mm (noticeably reduced from normal but not as severely restricted as the very limited opening seen with conditions like a closed lock or severe trismus from infection, which can approach 10-20 mm or less).

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