temporomandibular joint

American  

[tem-per-oh-man-dib-yuh-ler joint] / ˌtɛm pər oʊ mænˈdɪb yə lər ˌdʒɔɪnt /

noun

temporomandibular joints plural

1. Anatomy. the modified hinge joint formed by the lower jaw and the temporal bone of the skull.

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temporomandibular joint Scientific  

/ tĕm′pə-rō-măn-dĭb′yə-lər /

1. The joint that facilitates mandibular movement, located between the head of the mandible and the temporal bone.

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Inflected Forms

noun

• temporomandibular joints
  plural

Example Sentences

The broadcaster, who recently announced her departure from BBC Radio 2's breakfast show, said she has TMJ - which stands for temporomandibular joint.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

Altered neck muscles and poor posture also can strain jaw joints and muscles, creating temporomandibular joint pain.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Along with a shattered jaw, he was found to have temporomandibular joint disorder.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2018

Scientists don’t know what causes it, although trauma to the jaw or temporomandibular joint is a clear risk factor.

From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2017

Opening of the mouth requires the combination of two motions at the temporomandibular joint, an anterior gliding motion of the articular disc and mandible and the downward hinging of the mandible.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013