Anatomy & Histology · single question
Most likely cause?
Maximum opening 25 mm; mandible deviates to the LEFT on further opening.
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Correct answer: B. Left condyle doesn't translate
On opening, the mandible deviates toward the side that fails to translate — here, the left.
- A. Rotation occurs in early opening; the limitation/deviation here implicates translation.
- B. Correct. The mandible deviates TOWARD the restricted side — left deviation = the LEFT condyle is failing to translate.
- C. Deviation is toward the affected side (left), implicating the left, not right, condyle.
- D. That would cause deviation to the RIGHT, not left.
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