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Modified hinge type of synovial joint |
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Condyle of Mandible Articular tubercle of Temporal Bone Mandibular fossa |
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| how many synovial membranes? |
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2 Superior Synovial Membrane - lines capsule superior to disc Inferior Synovial Membrane - Lines capsule inferior to disc |
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Divides TMJ into 2 compartments |
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| Allow for gliding movements of Protrusion and Retrusion |
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| Allow for the Hiinge movements, Depression and Elevation |
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Thick part of joint capsule Strengths the TMJ laterally Help prevent posterior dislocation |
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| Runs from styloid process to angle of mandible |
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| Sphenomandibular Ligament |
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Runs from Sphenoid bone to the lingula Limit distension of mandible Passive support |
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| Movement of the TMJ and by what muscles? |
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Elevation - Temporal, Masseter, Medial Pterygoid Depression - Lateral Pterygoid, suprahyoid, infrahyoid Protrusion - Lateral Pterygoid, Masseter, Medial Pterygoid Retrusion - Temporal and Masseter Lateral Movements - Temporal (same side), Pterygoids (Opposite side), Masseter |
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what are the muscles of mastication? |
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| Temporal, Masseter, Medial and Lateral Pterygoid |
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