Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) – MRI Anatomy Breakdown This beautifully labelled MRI of the TMJ demonstrates the key anatomical structures crucial for understanding normal joint mechanics and diagnosing internal derangements. From the mandibular condyle to the articular disc, and the relationship with the mandibular fossa, every component plays a vital role in smooth jaw movement. 🎯 🧠 The temporal lobe, temporalis muscle, and mastoid process outline the surrounding anatomy, while the anterior a

The TMJ✨ . 🦷 Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD) is a somewhat catch all term for pain or dysfunction in the jaw region consisting of the muscles or the joint itself. . 🤕 Common complaints include: 🔻Jaw pain 🔻Popping/clicking/grinding during movement (chewing, talking, yawning) 🔻Restricted jaw motion . 🕵🏻‍♀️ This can be a tricky one. And while I almost always look at issues through a bio-psycho-social lens I’m fully and for sure in the BPS lens here. I’m also normally co-managing t