Temporomandibular joint 0.0 / 5 ? MedicineThe temporomandibular joint (TMJ)UniversityNone Created by: Kelsey GCreated on: 06-01-16 11:38 What is the temporomandibular joint? The meeting of the upper temporal bone and the mandible. 1 of 11 What is the condyle? The round end of the lower jaw. 2 of 11 What fits into the socket when the jaw is closed? The articular disk and the condyle. 3 of 11 How is the mandible primarily moved? By the four muscles of mastication 4 of 11 What are the four muscles of mastication? The masseter, the lateral pterygoid and medial pterygoid and the temporalis 5 of 11 What is the articular disc made of? Cartilage 6 of 11 What does the articular disc do? It divides the joint into two compartments 7 of 11 What makes up the lower compartment? The condyle and the articular disc 8 of 11 What movement does the lower compartment allow? Rotational movement - the initial movement of the jaw when the mouth opens 9 of 11 What makes up the upper compartment? The mandibular fossa and the articular disc 10 of 11 What movement does the upper compartment allow? Translational movement - the secondary gliding as the jaw opens widely 11 of 11
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