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Kriszyl Faith Florentino
on Oct 22, 2024
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Moving the mandible to the side as when grinding the teeth is ________.
A) lateral flexion
B) lateral excursion
C) elevation
D) inversion
Lateral Excursion
The side-to-side movement of the mandible (lower jaw), which plays a key role in the process of chewing food.
- Attain an understanding of the common actions associated with diverse joints and their related directional terminology.
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DR
Learning Objectives
- Attain an understanding of the common actions associated with diverse joints and their related directional terminology.