As the Result of an Accident, Bill Suffers a Dislocated

Question

As the result of an accident, Bill suffers a dislocated jaw. This injury would involve the
A) stylohyoid ligaments.
B) hyoid bone.
C) condylar process of the mandible.
D) alveolar process of the mandible.
E) greater horn of the hyoid bone.

Accepted Answer

A dislocated jaw typically involves the condylar process of the mandible, which is the part of the jawbone that articulates with the temporal bone of the skull at the temporomandibular joint. This joint allows for movements of the jaw during chewing, speaking, and other actions. A dislocation can occur if the condyle is forced out of position, usually by trauma or injury.