Oral Anatomy, Histology & Embryology • ~15 min to master
Disc = fibrocartilage (avascular, aneural in center). Upper joint space = translation. Lower = rotation. Lateral pterygoid = opens mouth + protrudes. Only muscle that opens = lateral pterygoid (inferior head) + digastric.
TMJ Anatomy is a high-yield topic in Oral Anatomy, Histology & Embryology. It has appeared in 6 out of the last 10 NEET MDS exams, making it a commonly tested topic in this subject.Oral Anatomy, Histology & Embryology carries approximately 10 marks in the exam, and mastering TMJ Anatomy is essential for maximizing your score in this section.