TMJ Anatomy
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint between condylar head of the mandible and mandibular fossa of the temporal bone. It is a condylar and hinge-type joint that has thousands of repetitive movements daily. The joint involves fibrocartilaginous surfaces and a disc which divides the joint into two cavities. [1] The TMJ is a part of the stomatognathic system system. This system is made up off the TMJ, teeth and soft tissue. This system plays a role in breathing, eating and speech.[2]
