| excursion | Any movement from one point to another, usually with the implied idea of returning again to the original position. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| retrusive excursion | The slight backward and return movement of the mandible between the position of closure and a slightly posterior position. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| protrusive excursion | Movement of the mandible to a position forward of the centric position. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lateral excursion | Movement of the mandible to the right or left side. (05 Mar 2000) |