Temporal Mandibular Joint

$20.00

  • The TMJ is anterior to the tragus.
  • It is an articulation between the temporal bone and the mandible.
  • It main function is mastication.

Description

(LEARNER OUTCOMES)

  • To describe the temporal mandibular joint.
  • To identify the  articular surfaces.
  • To identify the articular disc.
  • To recognize the ligaments.
  • To identify the different movements of the mandible.
  • To recognize the blood  and  nerve supply.
  • To recognize dislocations of the mandible.