temporomandibular joint

American  

[tem-per-oh-man-dib-yuh-ler joint] / ˌtɛm pər oʊ mænˈdɪb jə 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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• temporomandibular joints
  plural

Example Sentences

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temporomandibular joint

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

And it often goes hand in hand with temporomandibular joint disorders, which cause pain around the jaw.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 20, 2022

It’s most likely TMJ, the dentist concluded — temporomandibular joint pain.

From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2021

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