TOPIC: TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT

📌 IMPORTANT QUESTION AND ANSWER

Q1. Define temporomandibular joint.

Ans. It is a highly specialized synovial, diarthroidal non-weight bearing joint, both the joints are independent.

Q2. Mention various types of movement in the temporomandibular joint.

Ans.

• Upper joint cavity has gliding movements while lower joint cavity has hinge movements.
• Protrusion, retrusion, opening, closing, side to side.