mandibular joint
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mandibular joint — n. (anatomy) The joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone. Syn: temporomandibular joint, articulatio temporomandibularis. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mandibular joint — noun the joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone • Syn: ↑temporomandibular joint, ↑articulatio temporomandibularis • Hypernyms: ↑synovial joint, ↑articulatio synovialis, ↑diarthrosis … Useful english dictionary
mandibular joint neuralgia — vertex and occipital pain, otalgia, glossodynia, and pain about the nose and eyes, associated with disturbed function of the temporomandibular joint … Medical dictionary
Syndrome, tempero-mandibular joint — Disorder of the temporo mandibular joint (TMJ) causing pain usually in front of the ear. Pain in the TMJ can be due to trauma (such as a blow to the face), inflammatory or degenerative arthritis, or by the mandible being pushed back towards the… … Medical dictionary
Joint, tempero-mandibular — Joint that hinges the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull. Abbreviated TMJ or TM joint … Medical dictionary
Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… … Medical dictionary
joint — /joynt/, n. 1. the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture. 2. a connection between pieces of wood, metal, or the like, often reinforced with… … Universalium
mandibular symphysis — the joint between the left and right mandibles at the jaw tip … Dictionary of ichthyology
Temporomandibular joint disorder — Classification and external resources Temporomandibular joint ICD 10 K07.6 … Wikipedia
synovial joint — noun a joint so articulated as to move freely • Syn: ↑articulatio synovialis, ↑diarthrosis • Hypernyms: ↑joint, ↑articulation, ↑articulatio • Hyponyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
