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.

More Random Questions

Q: What describes the Doppler Effect?
Ans: Change in wave frequency
Q: What organisms have a life cycle that includes alternation of generations?
Ans: plants
Q: A patient with borderline personality disorder presents with self-harm. Which therapeutic approach is evidence-based for long-term management?
Ans: Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Q: Which of the following statement is/are true regarding rakta moksha?
Ans: Only (i)
Q: Which former Indian Army officer died in Rafah city of Gaza on May 15, 2024?
Ans: Vaibhay Anil Kale
Q: How often should a vehicle’s wheel bearings be inspected?
Ans: Every 20,000 km
Q: How many languages have been given classical status by the cabinet in October 2024?
Ans: Five (Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, Bengali)
Q: According to Sharanghadhara, the Anupana for Dashamoola Kwatha in Pittaja disorders is:
Ans: Milk
Q: Which gland is controlled by a negative feedback loop that includes the hypothalamus and pituitary gland?
Ans: pituitary
Q: Who has won the second consecutive Under-19 Asia Cup?
Ans: Bangladesh
Q: What is the main goal of System Testing?
Ans: Software Testing
Q: Who has won the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup for the second time on May 4, 2024?
Ans: Japan
Q: On January 20, 2025, where was India's first generation beta child born?
Ans: Aizawl
Q: What was the pre-pandemic box office peak in 2019?
Ans: $9.3 billion
Q: India’s first GI-tagged 'Fig Juice' has been exported to which country?
Ans: Poland
Youngistan Junction
Youngistan Junction

Welcome to Youngistan Junction, your ultimate hub for staying updated with the latest in current affairs, general knowledge, and general studies! Whether you're a student gearing up for exams or just someone passionate about expanding your knowledge, Youngistan Junction is here to provide you with an extensive collection of well-curated questions and answers.

Articles: 6683