Anatomy

Temporomandibular Joint

An articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the articular tubercle of the temporal bone.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

An articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the articular tubercle of the temporal bone.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • TMJ
  • Joint, Temporomandibular
  • Joints, Temporomandibular
  • Temporomandibular Joints

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23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A02w.835w.583w.861w
  2. A14w.907w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Temporomandibular Joint. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013704. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013704
  2. Temporomandibular Joint. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporomandibular_joint
  3. Temporomandibular Joint. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q827134