Week 1 - Temporalmandibular Joint Flashcards
What kind of joint is the TMJ?
diarthrodial synovial joint
The TMJ is located anterior to the ___.
external acoustic meatus of the temporal bone.
The TMJ connects the ___ bone from above and the ___ bone from below amid an _____, ____, and ___.
The TMJ connects the TEMPORAL bone from above and the MANDIBULAR bone from below amid an ARTICULAR DISC, LIGAMENTS, AND JOINT CAPSULE.
T/F: The TMJ is reported to be the most active joint in the body.
True
Dysfunction of the TMJ can lead to what two things?
- craniofacial pain
2. reduced functionality
What is dysfunction of the TMJ termed?
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
TMD occurs when there is disruption to what? (2)
Joint and/ or Muscle Mechanics
What age and gender does TMD primarily affect?
All ages, females more than males especially during reproductive years.
What system is the TMJ part of?
Craniomandibular system.
What are the two end of the the Mandibular condyle?
Medial Pole and Lateral Pole
What is the name of the posterior process off the neck of the mandible?
Mandibular Condyle
What is the name of the anterior process off the neck of the mandible?
Coronoid Process
The mandible is broken up into what 3 regions?
- Neck
- Ramus
- Body
Describe the convex/concavity of the Articular Disc.
bi-concave (separates into two cavities)
What type of cartilage is the Articular Disc made of?
fibrocartilage (important because it is a load bearing joint)
Is the intermediate division of the Articular Disc vascularized or avascular?
avascular
Does the intermediate division of the Articular Disc have sensation or insensate?
insensate
Moving towards the the anterior and posterior divisions of the disc (the peripheral aspects), is the Articular disc vascularized or avascular?
vascularized
Moving towards the the anterior and posterior divisions of the disc (the peripheral aspects), does the Articular Disc have sensation or insenate?
has properties of sensation
Does the intermediate division or periphery of the disc attach to the joint capsule?
periphery
What 3 divisions is the Articular disc divided into?
Posterior, Intermediate, and Anterior
What do the three divisions of the Articular Disc represent?
accommodations to the contours of the mandibular condyle and the mandibular fossa.
Is the Temporal bone convex or concave?
Both, the mandibular fossa is concave, however the Articular eminence is convex.
Is the Mandibular condyle convex or concave?
Convex
T/F: TMJ has one synovial joint cavity within one larger joint.
False: TMJ has TWO synovial joint cavities within one larger joint.
What are the 2 joint cavities of the TMJ?
Inferior and Superior Joint Cavity
Where is the inferior joint cavity located?
between the mandibular condyle and the inferior surface of the disc
What type of joint is the inferior joint cavity?
Hinge Joint
Where is the superior joint cavity located?
between the superior surface of the disc and the mandibular fossa and the articular eminence of the temporal bone.
Does majority of the rotation occur at the superior or inferior joint cavity?
Inferior Joint Cavity (hinge joint)
What type of joint is the superior joint cavity?
Gliding Joint
The superior aspect of the joint capsule attaches to what 4 things?
- Mandibular Fossa
- Articular Eminence
- Periphery of the Anterior Aspect of the Disc
- Fibers of the superior head of the lateral pterygoid muscle.
The inferior aspect of the joint capsule attaches to what 5 things?
- Attaches to mandibular neck
- and articular disc
- blends in with the medial collateral
- and lateral collateral
- and TM ligament
How does the TMJ joint receive reinforcement? (2)
Fibrous Capsule and Ligaments
Are the medial and lateral or anterior and posterior compartments more firm? Why?
Medial and Lateral are more firm, Anterior and Posterior are considered more loose.
(allows for medial-lateral stability during chewing and mobility anterior-posterior for translation during opening and closing)