Noun
Abbreviation of temporomandibular joint.
(US, colloquial) Temporomandibular pain, temporomandibular joint disorder.
Synonyms: TMD, TMJD
Degenerative joint disease, such as osteoarthritis or organic degeneration of the articular surfaces, recurrent fibrous or bony ankylosis, developmental abnormality, or pathologic lesions within the TMJ. Source: Internet
Diagnosis Modern digitalised panoramic X-ray devices are capable to take TMJ images, which provides information about articular fossa and condyle. Source: Internet
McNeill 1997 described TMD diagnostic criteria as follows: * Pain in muscles of mastication, the TMJ, or the periauricular area (around the ear), which is usually made worse by manipulation or function. Source: Internet
Clicks of the joint may also be palpated, over the joint itself in the preauricular region, or via a finger inserted in the external acoustic meatus, which lies directly behind the TMJ. Source: Internet
Due to the proximity of the ear to the temporomandibular joint, TMJ pain can often be confused with ear pain. Source: Internet
Each TMJ is covered by a fibrous capsule. Source: Internet