Tmj Flashcards
Considered to be the most frequently used joint in
the body
Tmj
Mainly used for chewing, swallowing, yawning,
and talking
Tmj
Also considered as synovial type of joint
Tmj
known as Craniomandibular joint
Tmj
The two main bones involved in the formation
of the temporomandibular joint are the
Mandible and temporal
The temporal bone forms the superior
part of the joint with two components:
Mandibular fossa and articular tubercle
The inferior part of the joint is formed
mainly by the head of the
Mandible
bony landmarks of
the mandible surrounding tmj
Convex mandibular condyle
Concavity
Mandibular fossa
Right anterior of the mandibular fossa is
the protuberance known as the
Articular eminence
convex
articular part of tmj
Articular eminence
presence of
fibrocartilage rather than hyaline cartilage in
the tmj is very significant coz fibrocartilage can
actually repair and remodel itself (coz tmj is
prone to wear and tear)
Articular disc
is a complex synovial joint with two convex
surfaces articulating during movement
Joint is divided into two compartments:
superior and inferior
Tmj
occurs gliding,
translating or sliding movement
- Composed of articular
eminence (plane joint
Upper cavity
composed of
mandibular condyle (simple hinged joint)
- Occurs rotation
Lower cavity
allows for a more congruent and
stable joint (increase stability while minimizing
loss of mobility)
Articular disc
Unique feature of tmj is the presence of
________ (biconcave in shape)
Articular disc
Articulation
o Articular Eminence
o Mandibular Condyle
upper and lower joint separated by
Articular disc
comprise of superior
surface of the disc and the articular
eminence of joint
Upper joint
allows 3
degrees of freedom with gliding
motion
Upper joint
Plane, triaxial, larger
Upper joimt
comprise of inferior
surface of the disc and the
mandibular condyle
Lower joint
-Hinge type of joint
- Modified Hinge
- Uniaxial
Lower joimt
There are two structures in the temporal bone.
Mandibular Fossa
Articular Eminence
is Thinner and
Translucent; Hence, it is not the true
articulation.
Mandibular fossa
Thus it is the best articular structure for the
TMJ
Articular eminence
Horses shoe Shaped
Largest Facial Bone
Mandible
Attachment of temporalis
muscle
Coronoid process
Fast Healing
o This allows for the TMJ to repair and
remodel itself
Fibrocartilage