Nov 6, 2025 · In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint – its articulating surfaces, ligaments and clinical correlations. Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D …

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or jaw joint, is a synovial joint that allows the complex movements necessary for life. It is the joint between condylar head of the mandible and the mandibular fossa of …

Oct 30, 2023 · The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge type synovial joint that connects the mandible to the rest of the skull. More specifically, it is an articulation between the mandibular fossa …

Sep 8, 2025 · TMJ development occurs in 3 stages: blastemic, cavitation, and maturation. The blastemic stage begins during the 7th to 8th week of gestation, with the formation of the glenoid fossa and the …

In anatomy, the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are the two joints connecting the jawbone to the skull. It is a bilateral synovial articulation between the temporal bone of the skull above and the condylar …

(a) Schematic image of the anatomical structure of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the most common target sites for treating temporomandibular disorder (TMD).

When the mouth is but slightly opened, as during ordinary conversation, the movement is confined to the lower of the two joints.

Let’s learn about the structure of the temporomandibular joint (articulatio temporomandibularis). The bones forming the joint are the temporal bone (os temporale) and the mandible (mandibula).

First up, there’s the temporalis muscle. It originates from the temporal fossa and the deep surface of the temporal fascia. The temporalis inserts on the coronoid process of the mandible and the anterior …

May 10, 2001 · The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the squamous portion of the temporal bone. The condyle is elliptically shaped with its …