TMJ

Noun

Meaning

Abbreviation of temporomandibular joint.

(US, colloquial) Temporomandibular pain, temporomandibular joint disorder.
Synonyms: TMD, TMJD

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Examples

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

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