Osteokinematics of the TMJ: Depression and Elevation
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What is the maximum average opening of the mouth during yawning or singing?

  • 18 mm
  • 36 mm
  • 20 mm
  • 50 mm (correct)
  • What is the primary movement of the condyle during the early phase of opening the mouth?

  • Rotation within the concave inferior surface of the disc (correct)
  • Protrusion of the mandible
  • Elevation of the mandible
  • Translation in a forward and inferior direction
  • What happens to the mandible during elevation?

  • It opens the mouth
  • It moves laterally
  • It closes the mouth (correct)
  • It rotates around the fossa
  • What is the primary movement during lateral excursion?

    <p>Side-to-side translation of the condyle and disc within the fossa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of bilateral contraction of the masseter muscle?

    <p>Elevation of the mandible and slight protrusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the mandibular condyle and disc during protrusion?

    <p>They translate anteriorly and slightly downwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the axis of rotation during the later phase of opening the mouth?

    <p>Inferiorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the TMJ joint in terms of movement?

    <p>It involves a combination of rotation and translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of unilateral contraction of the temporalis muscle?

    <p>Slight ipsilateral excursion of the mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the left condyle during left lateral excursion?

    <p>It forms a pivot point within the fossa as the right condyle rotates anteriorly and medially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of bilateral contraction of the medial pterygoid muscle?

    <p>Elevation and slight protrusion of the mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the movement of the condyle and disc during the late phase of opening the mouth?

    <p>Translation in a forward and inferior direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the amount of opening required during mastication?

    <p>18 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of bilateral contraction of the masseter and temporalis muscles?

    <p>Elevation and protrusion of the mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the movement of the mandibular condyle and disc during retrusion?

    <p>They translate posteriorly and slightly upwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the ROM does the early phase of opening the mouth consist of?

    <p>35% to 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of movement occurs during protrusion of the mandible?

    <p>Anterior translation without significant rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average normal movement of the mandible during lateral excursion?

    <p>11mm translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite movement of protrusion?

    <p>Retrusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of movement involves the upward movement of the mandible?

    <p>Elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the articular disc in the TMJ?

    <p>To add stability to the joint and guide the condyle of the mandible during movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the movement that involves the downward movement of the mandible?

    <p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure provides lateral stability to the capsule and assists in guiding the movement of the condyle during opening of the mouth?

    <p>Lateral temporomandibular ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the side-to-side translation of the mandible?

    <p>Lateral excursion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Osteokinematics of the TMJ

    • Depression causes the mouth to open, with maximum opening occurring during yawning or singing, averaging 50mm
    • Elevation of the mandible closes the mouth, used to grind food during mastication, requiring about 18mm of opening
    • Mastication requests about 36% of maximum opening

    TMJ Arthrokinematics

    • Movement of the mandible involves bilateral action of the TMJs
    • Abnormal function in one joint interferes with the function of the other
    • During rotational movement, the mandibular condyle rolls relative to the inferior surface of the disc
    • During translational movement, the mandibular condyle and disc slide together
    • The disc usually moves in the direction of the translating condyle

    Protrusion and Retrusion

    • Protrusion: Mandibular condyle and disc translate anteriorly and slightly downwards relative to the fossa
    • Retrusion: Mandibular condyle and disc translate posteriorly and slightly upwards relative to the fossa

    Lateral Excursion/Deviation

    • Primary: side-to-side translation of the condyle and disc within the fossa
    • Secondary: Slight rotational components
    • During left lateral excursion, the left condyle forms a pivot point within the fossa as the right condyle rotates slightly anteriorly and medially

    TMJ Arthrokinematics: Depression and Elevation

    • Combination of rotation and translation among the mandibular condyle, articular disc, and fossa
    • Rotation and translation occur simultaneously, hence the axis is constantly moving
    • Early phase of opening (35-50% of ROM): primarily rotation of the mandible relative to the temporal
    • Late phase of opening (50-65% of ROM): gradual transition from primary rotation to primary translation

    Kinetics of the TMJ

    • Masseterus:
      • Deep and superficial heads with similar function
      • Bilateral contraction elevates the mandible to bring teeth into contact and slightly protrudes mandible
      • Unilateral contraction causes slight ipsilateral excursion
    • Temporalis:
      • Bilateral contraction elevates the mandible and slightly retrudes it
      • Unilateral contraction causes slight ipsilateral excursion of the mandible
    • Medial pterygoid:
      • Two heads with the same function
      • Bilateral contraction elevates the mandible and slightly protrudes it

    Anatomy of the TMJ

    • Articular disc:
      • Provides stability to the joint and helps guide the condyle of the mandible during movement
      • Slides with the translating condyle in a healthy TMJ

    Stability of the TMJ

    • Passive stability:
      • Fibrous capsule provides more stability with lateral movements
      • Articular disc provides stability
      • Lateral temporomandibular ligament provides lateral stability to the capsule
      • Retrodiscal tissue contains both elastic and collagenous fibers
    • Active stability: musculature

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    Learn about the osteokinematics of the TMJ, including depression and elevation movements, and their roles in opening and closing the mouth.

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