2. The important feature on this leg of our TMJ anatomy tour is the disc, ormeniscusas it is known, that rides in the joint, which functions as a moving shock absorber between the condyle and the fossa, or, socket, separating the two bony structures. It's unique, quite different to a...
Atlanto axial joint anatomy. The thumb is truly an amazing little limb and, like the face and the jaw joint, it receives very high representation in the brain. I have to say that I agree with Sir Isaac. Just believing that the thumb, or the jaw came about by freak chance, is like b...
MRI is superior to CT in delineating the morphological architecture of the TMJ, not only in cases of normal anatomy, inflammation or tumors, but also if dysfunction of the TMJ is present. This review article presents anatomy as well as imaging strategies of the TMJ. Jager, LUniv MunichRam...
Although the temporomandibular joint is a “ball and socket” joint, because of its complex movement and unique anatomy it is one of the most complicated joints in the body. TMJ disorders are a group of conditions of the jaw joint and chewing muscles with pain being the most common symptom....