Occlusion 1 2 + 3 Flashcards
Position of TMJ anatomically
Hinge joint between condylar head of mandible + mandibular fossa of temporal bone
What is the capsule
Fibrous membrane surrounding TMJ
Attaches to articular eminence + articular disc
What is the articular disc
Fibrous extension of capsule
What tissue is the main contributor to TMJ pain?
Retrodiscal tissue
Masseter
Origin
Insertion
Action
Innervation
Vasculature
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Temporalis
Origin
Insertion
Action
Innervation
Vasculature
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Lateral Pterygoid
Origin
Insertion
Action
Innervation
Vasculature
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Medial Pterygoid
Origin
Insertion
Action
Innervation
Vasculature
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Name the suprahyoid muscles of the neck (5)
Above hyoid - elevate hyoid
Geniohyoid
Mylohyoid
Stylohyoid
Anterior belly of digastric
Posterior belly of digastric
Name the infrahyoid muscles of the neck (4)
Below hyoid - depress hyoid
Thyrohyoid
Omohyoid
Sternothyroid
Sternohyoid
Name the mandibular movements
Rotation
Translation
Name the border movements of the mandible
ICP - max interdigitation
Edge to edge
Protrusion - no posterior contact
T - max opening
R - RAP
RCP - Retruded contact position
What is the retruded axis position?
Most superior anterior position of the condylar head in the fossa
What is the retruded contact position?
First tooth contact when mandible is in RAP
How do we check occlusion?
Articulating paper + Millers forceps