to the temporal bone at the side of the head. Because the joints are
flexible, the jaw can move smoothly up and down and side to side, enabling
us to chew, talk and yawn. Muscles attached to and surrounding the jaw
joint control its position and movement. The TMJ is the most frequently
used joint in the body. When we open our mouths the round
Some common words found in the essay are: TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT, Internal Derangement, temporal bone, temporomandibular joint, anteriorly displaced, posterior band, tmj disorder, Approximate Word count = 313 Approximate Pages = 1 (250 words per page double spaced)