Question

Kayla was re-shoeing her horse when it became startled and kicked her in the jaw. She is experiencing pain and swelling. Her doctor is examining her jaw to see if it has been damaged. What kind of motion would the doctor ask her to perform to see if her jaw is still working properly? Explain the motion in both layman’s terms and medical terms.

Answer 1

The doctor would touch around and ask if it hurts and how bad. He would also have her open and close her mouth.