What is the side to side movement of the mandible called?

What is the side to side movement of the mandible called?

  • Correct Answer: shifting
  • twitching
  • cycling
  • excursion

Explanation: Excursion Excursion is the side to side movement of the mandible. Lateral excursion moves the mandible away from the midline, toward either the right or left side. Medial excursion returns the mandible to its resting position at the midline.

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