mandibular joint
Definition
- Noun:
- The joint connecting the lower jaw to the skull: The "mandibular joint" is the articulation point where the mandible (lower jawbone) meets the temporal bone of the skull. This joint is a synovial joint that allows for the movements necessary for chewing and speaking.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Arthritis can cause pain in the mandibular joint.
- The dentist explained that the clicking sound was coming from my mandibular joint.
- In anatomy class, we studied the structure and function of the mandibular joint.
Advanced Usage
- "Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)": This is the full anatomical term for the mandibular joint. "Mandibular joint" is often used interchangeably with "temporomandibular joint" in medical and anatomical contexts.
- She was diagnosed with a disorder of the temporomandibular joint.
Variants and Related Words
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) (n): The full technical term for the mandibular joint.
- Temporomandibular (adj): Relating to the mandibular joint and the temporal bone.
- He is suffering from temporomandibular pain.
- Mandible (n): The lower jawbone, which forms part of the mandibular joint.
Synonyms
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ): The full anatomical synonym.
- Jaw joint: A common, less technical synonym.
Related Phrases
- TMJ disorder: A condition affecting the mandibular joint.
- Stress can exacerbate TMJ disorder.
- TMJ dysfunction: Impaired function of the mandibular joint.
- The patient presented with symptoms of TMJ dysfunction.
Noun
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the joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone
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