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,
Overview The temporal bone is an irregular bone on the lateral, inferior aspect of the vault. Its position near the SBS makes it an important element in regulating craniosacral motion. The temporal bone is described a bit differently from text to text but is usually described as having five parts: Temporal Bone Parts Dural Attachments
