TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT (T.M.J.) at Dentist Dictionary

What is TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT (T.M.J.)? Temporo (temporal bone), mandibular (lower jaw). This is the connecting hinge between the lower jaw and base of the skull. Also known as

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