Here, you will find functional anatomy of the temporomandibular joint. Overview The temporomandibular joint is a complex synovial joint. It has a superior articular surface of the temporal bone, a joint capsule with a disc, and the head of the mandible inferiorly. There are several myofascial attachments to the joint. Fibrocartilage covers the articular surfaces […]
Overview The mandible is symmetrical and forms the jaw. It has two halves joined at the prominence of the chin. Ossification starts from a central point on each half about the sixth week of pregnancy. These two halves are separate at birth and join during the first year. Each half has a body, ramus, condyle,
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Overview The temporalis muscle is a flat muscle on the lateral surface of the head. Its anatomy is a bit more complicated than expected when you look closer. Origin Insertion Function Innervation Temporal Fascia The temporal fascia covers the temporalis. Again, studies show varying results. Most texts discuss a multi-layered covering of the temporalis. Most
Overview The masseter anatomy is similar to other three-bellied muscles with a strong fascial covering, like gluteus medius and infraspinatus. Also, like those muscles, it balances and stabilizes a joint that needs both strength and flexibility. Pound for pound, it is considered to be the strongest muscle in the body. The masseter is a three-bellied
