Oral Anatomy & Histology • NEET MDS
Disc = fibrocartilage avascular aneural in center.
Upper joint space = translation gliding movement.
Lower joint space = rotation hinge movement.
Lateral pterygoid = opens mouth protrusion depression.
Inferior head lateral pterygoid = active in opening.
Superior head = active in closing.
Articular eminence = slope guides condylar movement.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall TMJ Anatomy concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.