The Temporomandibular Joint Can Best Be Palpated on The

Question

The temporomandibular joint can best be palpated on the
A)posterior side of the neck.
B)lateral side of the head.
C)lateral side of the neck.
D)posterior side of the head.
E)anterior side of the neck.

Accepted Answer

The temporomandibular joint is located on the lateral side of the head, just anterior to the ear. This is where the mandible (lower jaw) articulates with the temporal bone of the skull. Palpation of the joint can help diagnose temporomandibular joint disorders.