Clinical Anatomy of the Temporomandibular Joint

Part 2

Abstract

Anatomy of the temporomandibular joint appears to have an important role in understanding masticatory system and diseases. Although many articles reported about the temporomandibular joint anatomy, there is a few reports describing the relations between basic anatomy and clinical condition.
We reviewed current articles about temporomandibular joint anatomy, aimed for clarifying the relations between basic and clinical findings.
Part 2:
We introduced articles about the subject of osteology of the temporal part of the temporomandibular joint, especially, morphology and functions of the eminence and each slopes in the temporal fossa. These articles showed the relation between individual morphological change and the masticatory system, and necessity of establishment of the method for examination where the condylar path through the eminence slope during various mandibular movements.