Temporaomandibular Joint

Question 1

the junction of temporal bone and the mandible is called?

Answer 1

TMJ

temporalmandibular joint

Question 2

what are the 3 main functions of the TMJ?

Answer 2

1. speech
2. mastication
3. deglutition (swallowing)

Question 3

what is the innervation of the TMJ?

Answer 3

V(3)

Question 4

what is the branch for the TMJ blood supply?

Answer 4

branches of external carotid

Question 5

the anatomy of the TMJ includes?

Answer 5

1. temporal bone
2. fibrocartilage
3. enclosed

Question 6

articulating surfaces include the articular eminence and glenoid fossa is known as?

Answer 6

temporal bone

Question 7

what cartilage is needed for articulating surface?

Answer 7

fibrocartilage

we tend to have the articulating surfaces both temporal bone and the mandible covered with fibrocartilage

Question 8

the TMJ is enclosed where?

Answer 8

enclosed in fibrous joint capsule

Question 9

side message:

Answer 9

has an articulating surface that we call the glenoid fossa, and that’s where the condyle of the mandible is seated. the articular eminence in anterior to the glenoid fossa