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mandibular joint

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n.1.(anatomy) The joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone.
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Noun1.mandibular joint - the joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bonemandibular joint - the joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone
articulatio temporomandibularis, temporomandibular joint
articulatio synovialis, diarthrosis, synovial joint - a joint so articulated as to move freely
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which is called the Temporo Mandibular Joint (TMJ) When this hinge that is made of bones and held in place thanks to the tension provided by cartilage and muscle and other connective tissues gets out of whack, it can cause discomfort When people talk about TMJ symptoms or problems they are referring to issues related to the working of the hinge in the jaw ?
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TMJ or Temporo Mandibular Joint syndrome is an abnormal condition with facial pain and poor function of the lower jaw.
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