Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

How To Take A quiz?

Fill out all required information.
Carefully read the question.
Then choose the answer and click on it.
Correct/Incorrect response will be displayed.
Use "Next" button to go to the next question.
Score will be shown at the conclusion of the quiz.
Received Passing score - Great ! close the browser window
Received Failed score - Retake quiz until you pass

Ready? Let's click on "Start Quiz" button and get started !

Please enter Full Legal Name (First and Last Name) to be printed on the certificate.

1 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 1:

Which of the following Autonomic Symptoms is NOT associated with trigger point activity?

A) Hypersalivation—increased saliva production

B) Epiphora—abnormal overflow of tears down the cheek

C) Ptosis—drooping of the eyelids

D) Inability to alter heart rate with exercise (exercise intolerance)

2 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 2:

Vitamin D deficiency is implicated in almost 90% of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

A) True

B) False

3 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 3:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of how a trigger point feels?

A) Small nodules the size of a pinhead

B) Several large lumps next to each other

C) Localized redness of the skin above the trigger point

D) May be hotter (or colder) than the surrounding tissues

4 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 4:

What is the name given to the small fiber diameter sensory receptors in muscles (and in fascia)?

A) Interstitial muscle receptors

B) Pacini

C) Ruffini

D) Paciniform

5 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 5:

Which muscle is not directly involved in TMJ dysfunction?

A) Temporalis

B) Splenius cervicus

C) Masseter

D) Plantaris

6 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 6:

Which of the following is not a symptom of TMJ disorder?

A) Tenderness in the jaw muscles

B) Chronic headaches

C) Painful popping of the jaw

D) Calf cramps

7 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 7:

Trigger point therapy to the ______________ is a useful treatment in TMJ Disorder. Which of the following completes this sentence?

A) Rectus femoris

B) Pytergoid

C) Masseter

D) Both (B) and (C)

8 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 8:

Which condition describes the grinding and clenching of teeth involved in TMJ disorder?

A) Bruxism

B) Tendonitis

C) Tenosynovitis

D) None of the above

9 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 9:

Which is a treatment aid for Bruxism?

A) A night guard for the teeth

B) Pincer lesion

C) There is none

D) Both (A) and (B)

10 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 10:

Which of the following is not ideal for TMJ disorder?

A) Drinking lots of water

B) Chewing gum

C) Star jumps

D) None of the above

11 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 11:

Which condition can also and often exist with TMJ Disorder?

A) Rotator cuff tendon conditions

B) Hamstring tears

C) Chronic headaches

D) None of the above

12 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 12:

Which muscle is by far the most important in chewing our food?

A) Upper Trapezius

B) Temporalis

C) Masseter

D) TFL

13 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 13:

Trigger points in the masseter can refer to which of the following?

A) Left calf

B) Left shoulder

C) The teeth

D) None of the above

14 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 14:

Trigger points in the temporalis most commonly refer to ……………..?

A) The head/ear/jaw

B) Eye

C) Iliopsoas

D) Shoulder

15 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 15:

The trigger points in the lateral pterygoid commonly refer to which of the following?

A) Nose

B) Brain

C) Ear/jaw

D) None of the above

16 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 16:

Who is prone to TMJ disorders?

A) Women aged 20-40 years

B) Men aged 15-20 years

C) Women aged 70-80 years

D) None of the above

17 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 17:

What should always be assessed with chronic TMJ disorder?

A) A full dental check up with dentist

B) The type of food people eat

C) Their shoulder range of movement

D) None of the above

18 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 18:

The Trigger points in the medial pterygoid commonly refer to which of the following?

A) Iliofemoral joint

B) Ischiofemoral joint

C) Jaw

D) Iliopubic

19 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 19:

Inhibition Compression Technique (ICT) uses sustained pressure on the sore/trigger point until it releases.

A) True

B) False

20 / 20

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

Question 20:

Studies have demonstrated that underlying health issues such as folic acid, iron, vitamin, and mineral deficiencies may contribute to and perpetuate trigger point activity.

A) True

B) False

Your score is

Our Course Categories

Unlimited CEUs

Infection Control

Dental

Nursing

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Massage Therapy

Rehab CE (🎥+PDF)

SLP & Audiology

Pharmacology CE

LCSWs/MFTs/LMHCs

Compliance

Tattoo/Body Art BBP

HIPAA Training

Biologix Solutions LLC