Question 52 · LDEK · Mandibular movements and articulators

Mandible movements are controlled by stimuli from:

1) proprioceptors in muscles;
2) proprioceptors in fasciae;
3) proprioceptors in joints;
4) sensory nerve endings in the mucosa;
5) sensory nerve endings in the tongue.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,4,5.
  2. B. 1,2,3,5.
  3. C. 2,3,4.
  4. D. 1,2,4,5.
  5. E. all the above.
Hint

Mandibular control integrates afferent input from all peripheral receptors of the masticatory system; ask whether any listed source can be excluded.

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