FSMTB MBLEx Exam - Topic 3 Question 51 Discussion

Actual exam question for FSMTB's MBLEx exam

Question #: 51
Topic #: 3

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The occipitals contribute to TMJD.

Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)

ATRUE

BFALSE

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Suggested Answer: A

The occipital muscles act to anchor the head during mastication but add stress and strain to the temporalis and masseter when the occipitals are hypertonic.

by Katie at Nov 19, 2025, 09:08 AM

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Zana

3 months ago

TRUE seems right. They connect to neck tension.

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Tracie

4 months ago

I feel FALSE. Not enough evidence for occipitals.

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Goldie

4 months ago

I lean towards TRUE. Headaches relate to TMJD.

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Emilio

4 months ago

I'm not sure. Could be FALSE too.

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Dorothea

5 months ago

I agree, TRUE makes sense. They affect posture.

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Julio

5 months ago

I think it's TRUE. The occipitals are involved.

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Lindsey

5 months ago

Wait, are we sure about this? Sounds a bit off to me.

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Youlanda

5 months ago

True, the occipitals can contribute to tension in the jaw.

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Kerrie

5 months ago

Really? I thought it was just the jaw muscles that mattered.

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Lou

5 months ago

I thought the occipitals were only for headaches, not jaw issues. This exam is a real head-scratcher.

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Chandra

6 months ago

I vaguely recall that the occipitals can influence posture, which might relate to TMJD, but I’m not confident about this one.

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Noelia

6 months ago

I feel like I read that TMJD is more about the jaw muscles, not really the occipitals. Is that right?

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Lashandra

6 months ago

I think I saw a practice question about this, and it mentioned the occipitals affecting jaw function. Could be true?

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Jonelle

6 months ago

I remember something about the occipitals being involved in muscle tension, but I'm not sure if they directly contribute to TMJD.

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Julieta

6 months ago

Ah, I think I've got it! The occipitals are part of the skull, and TMJD is related to the jaw joint, so the occipitals must play a role. I'll go with A.

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Lynda

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I'm not sure if the occipitals are directly involved in TMJD. I'll have to review the material again before answering.

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Devora

7 months ago

True, the occipitals are definitely involved in TMJD.

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Cathern

7 months ago

Totally agree, they play a role in TMJ issues!

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Quiana

7 months ago

I've read that the occipitals can affect jaw alignment.

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Earleen

7 months ago

False, the occipitals have nothing to do with TMJD. What a silly question!

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Bette

7 months ago

I remember learning about this in class. I'm pretty confident the occipitals do contribute to TMJD, so I'll select A.

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Soledad

8 months ago

Okay, let's see. The occipitals are part of the skull, and TMJD is related to the temporomandibular joint. I think there might be a connection there, but I'll double-check my notes.

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