Question

dislocations in the tmj almost always dislocate posteriorly with the mandibular condyles ending up in the infratemporal fossa. true false question 27 (1.7 points) the metacarpophalangeal joints at the base of the fingers are__________ joints. ball - and - socket condylar pivot hinge plane (gliding)

Explanation:

1. For the first question, dislocations in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) usually occur anteriorly, not posteriorly with the mandibular condyles ending up in the infratemporal fossa.
2. For the second question, metacarpophalangeal joints at the base of the fingers are condylar joints. They allow for flexion - extension, abduction - adduction and some circumduction.

Answer:

1. B. False
2. B. condylar