a.
To determine: The biting action of TMJ when biting off a piece of bread done by placing it in one side of the mouth.
Introduction: The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint frequently involved in swallowing, chewing, talking, and yawning. It is a synovial joint, which is present anterior to the ear and posterior superior of the jaw.
b.
To determine: The side of the jaw that experiences distraction.
c.
To determine: The side of the jaw that experiences compression.
d.
To identify: The force and resistance in the given example.
e.
To determine: The class lever system that is functioning with respect to the motion.
f.
To determine: The process that would happen to force and resistance arms if the bread is moved to front teeth.
g.
To determine: The way by which the amount of force the muscles needto generate in order to bite through the bread.
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