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The occipitals contribute to TMJD.
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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.
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Zana
6 months ago
TRUE seems right. They connect to neck tension.
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Tracie
7 months ago
I feel FALSE. Not enough evidence for occipitals.
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Goldie
7 months ago
I lean towards TRUE. Headaches relate to TMJD.
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Emilio
7 months ago
I'm not sure. Could be FALSE too.
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Dorothea
8 months ago
I agree, TRUE makes sense. They affect posture.
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Julio
8 months ago
I think it's TRUE. The occipitals are involved.
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Lindsey
8 months ago
Wait, are we sure about this? Sounds a bit off to me.
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Youlanda
8 months ago
True, the occipitals can contribute to tension in the jaw.
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Kerrie
8 months ago
Really? I thought it was just the jaw muscles that mattered.
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Lou
8 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
10 months ago
True, the occipitals are definitely involved in TMJD.
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Cathern
10 months ago
Totally agree, they play a role in TMJ issues!
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Quiana
10 months ago
I've read that the occipitals can affect jaw alignment.
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Earleen
10 months ago
False, the occipitals have nothing to do with TMJD. What a silly question!
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Bette
10 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
11 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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Mariann
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Flo
6 months ago
I need to read more about TMJD.
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Tyisha
6 months ago
That makes sense, Alex.
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Shalon
6 months ago
Occipitals can affect jaw tension.
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Judy
6 months ago
Really? I thought it was false.
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Wynell
6 months ago
I think it's true.