Dent. Anatmy: TMJ Flashcards
TMJ is a
True / False: loading joint
True/ False: synovial joint
Both statements are True
Inferior compartment of TMJ
rotation, superior compartment of TMJ= translation
> 25 mm opening
What part of the condyle is involved in translation?
anterior superior
What ligament restricts protrusive movement?
Stylomandibular ligament
When ligament gets taut in full mouth what happens?
condyles move forward
When yawning, which ligament tightens up so that the condyle stays in fossa & prevents retrusion?
Temporomandibular Ligament
TM Ligament attaches to?
zygoma & prevent excessive retrusion
What ligament is connected the lingual of the mandible?
Sphenomandibular Ligament
Origin & Insertion of sphenomandibular ligament:
Spine of the sphenoid & lingula of the mandible
- prevents excessive opening
Origin & Insertion of pterygomandibular raphe?
Hamulus of the pterygoid plate & mylohyoid line
Origin & insertion of temporomandibular ligament?
Articular eminence/posterior zygomatic arch & neck of condyle
Collateral (Discal) ligaments used during lateral movements & keep articulator cartilage on the ?
condyle head
Disc of TMJ is what to the condyle?
attached laterally
what type of tissue covers the condylar surface of a 10yr old?
Dense fibrous connective tissue
What covers the articulating surface of the TMJ?
Fibrocartilage