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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a diarthrosis, better defined as a ginglymoarthrodial joint, with 4 articular spaces. TMJ is composed of a synovial cavity, articular cartilage and a capsule …

Dec 16, 2025 · The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an atypical synovial joint located between the condylar process of the mandible and the mandibular fossa and articular eminence of the …

The temporomandibular joint is a ginglymo-arthrodial joint; the parts entering into its formation on either side are: the anterior part of the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone and the articular …

Jun 24, 2025 · The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the joint that connects the mandible, or jawbone, to the skull’s temporal bone. It is located on the side of the face, just in front of the …

Discover the unique structure and function of the temporomandibular joint, critical for talking and chewing.

Apr 17, 2024 · This chapter aims to provide an informative review of the anatomy of the TMJ. Main structures that make up the temporomandibular joint are bones, ligaments, muscle …