Mandible & TMJs: Anatomy & Routine Projections - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome to today's lesson on the gross anatomy and routine radiographic projections of the mandible and temporomandibular joints or TMJs. This essential topic forms the foundation for accurate imaging and diagnosis of conditions related to the mandible and TMJs. In this lesson, we'll cover the anatomy of the mandible and TMJs and routine projections for radiographs. Let's get started. Anatomical terms related to the mandible and TMJ's include temporomandibular fossa, area of the temporal bone that articulates with the condyloid process to form the TMJ. Condyloid process, posterior process of the upper ramus. Ramus, superior portion of the mandible. Gonian, angle of the mandible, body, anterior portion of the mandible, symphysis menti, anterior midline union of the mandible, and mental point, center.