Temporomandibular Joint / TMJ | 3D Human Anatomy | Organs

Temporomandibular Joint / TMJ | 3D Human Anatomy | Organs ***************************************************************** The temporomandibular joint is the joint of the jaw and is frequently referred to as TMJ. The TMJ is a bilateral synovial articulation between the mandible and temporal bone. The name of the joint is derived from the two bones which form the joint: the upper temporal bone which is part of the cranium (skull), and the lower jawbone or mandible. Structure There are six main components