Cranial Sutures and the TMJ

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Across
  1. 5. Action of the TMJ that occurs when the mandible moves downward.
  2. 9. Action of the TMJ that occurs when the mandible moves backward.
  3. 11. The joint that connects the bones of the skull
  4. 12. Craniosynostosis is a medical condition in which the cranial sutures fuse ____.
  5. 14. Action of the TMJ that allows for chewing and grinding of food.
  6. 15. The cranial suture that extends across the top of the skull, between the frontal bone and the two parietal bones
  7. 16. The cranial suture that separates the parietal bones from the occipital bone at the back of the skull
  8. 17. The cranial suture that separates the temporal bone from the parietal bone (NOT TEMPORAL)
  9. 18. Lower jawbone that forms one part of the TMJ.
Down
  1. 1. type of joint that the cranial sutures are
  2. 2. Function of the cranial sutures that allows the bones of the skull to achieve this during childhood.
  3. 3. Action of the TMJ that occurs when the mandible moves forward.
  4. 4. Medical condition in which a person grinds or clenches their teeth, often leading to damage to the TMJ and surrounding structures.
  5. 6. Cartilage structure located within the TMJ that helps to cushion the joint and allow for smooth movement.
  6. 7. Action of the TMJ that occurs when the mandible moves upward.
  7. 8. Function of the cranial sutures that allows for some movement of the skull.
  8. 10. The longest and most prominent cranial suture, running along the midline of the skull
  9. 11. Fluid that helps to lubricate the TMJ and reduce friction during movement.
  10. 13. Trismus is a medical condition in which the TMJ has difficulty opening the mouth due to becoming ______
  11. 14. Upper jawbone that forms one part of the TMJ.
  12. 19. Function of the cranial sutures that allows for the proper development this organ during fetal development and childhood.