The temporomandibular joint is situated at the base of skull
formed by articulation of mandibular fossa of temporal bone and head of
condyloid process of mandible. It allows both hinge and gliding movement. As we
are aware that due to movements of the temporomandibular joint, it is possible
to chew food which provides nutrition to the body, and without which the body cannot
function. However, the temporomandibular joint is subjected to various
disorders like internal derangement, inflammatory arthritis, arthrosis, and
muscular disorders affecting the movement of the joint. Owing to its functional
significance, this joint assumes great importance for dental surgeons. The aim
of the chapter is to highlight the anatomy and associated disorders of the
temporomandibular joint, which will aid clinicians in managing various
disorders of the joint.
Author(s) Details
Rajani Singh
Department of Anatomy, UP University of Medical Sciences, Saifai Etawah
206130, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/msraa/v10/6201
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