Which type(s) of jaw movement occur during the process of opening the mouth?

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Solely rotational (hinge) movementExclusively translational movementRotation followed by translationTranslation followed by rotationNone of the above

Explanation

The act of opening the mouth involves an initial rotational (hinge) movement of the jaw, which is then followed by a translational movement. Therefore, the correct sequence is rotation first, then translation.