Temperomandibular Joint Flashcards
What type of joints form the temporomandibular joint?
Plane and hinge synovial joints
What are the 2 superior articulations of the temporomandibular joint?
- Mandibular fossa of temporal bone
2. Zygomatic process of temporal bone
What is the inferior articulation of the temporomandibular joint?
Condylar process of mandible
What covers the articular surfaces of the temporomandibular joint?
Fibrocartilage
What is the superior attachment of the fibrous capsule found in the temporomandibular joint?
Area surrounding mandibular fossa and articular tubercle of temporal fossa
What is the inferior attachment of the fibrous capsule found in the temporomandibular joint?
Periphery of the condylar neck
What is the nerve supply of the fibrous capsule found in the temporomandibular joint??
- Auriculotemporal branch of mandibular nerve
2. Masseteric branch of mandibular nerve
What is the arterial supply of the fibrous capsule found in the temporomandibular joint?
Superficial temporal artery
What is the venous drainage of the fibrous capsule found in the temporomandibular joint?
Retromandibular vein
What ligament reinforces fibrous capsule surrounding the temporomandibular joint?
Lateral temporomandibular ligament
What are the 2 accessory ligaments of the temporomandibular joint?
- Stylomandibular ligament
2. Sphenomandibular ligament
Where is the lateral temporomandibular ligament attached?
Articular tubercle and neck of mandible
What is the function of the lateral temporomandibular ligament?
Prevents posterior and inferior displacement of the condyle
Where is the stylomandibular ligament attached?
Styloid process of temporal bone to angle of mandible
Where is the sphenomandibular ligament attached?
Spine of sphenoid and lingula of mandible