TMJ Flashcards
1
Q
Al-Kayat
A
Mean distance between temporal branch and anterior border of bony external auditory canal 0.8 – 3.5cm Temporal branch located beneath superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) layer/ temporoparietal fascia Becomes superficial to SMAS layer: 1.5-3cm ABOVE zygomatic arch 1.5cm LATERAL to orbital rim
2
Q
Catabolic cytokinesis in TMJ?
A
IL-1 beta, IL-6, TNF-alpha
3
Q
Holmlund-Helsing line
A
(mid-tragus to lateral canthus) 10-2 is superior joint capsule, 20 and 10 is inferior joint capsule
4
Q
How many mL is the TMJ?
A
1.2mL superior joint capsule; 0.8mL inferior joint capsule
