The TMJ No More™(The TMJ Solution) By Christian Goodman In this eBook the author has shared he has shared his experiences while treating his 12 years old chronic problems of severe tinnitus and TMJ disorders. He has enabled thousands of people all over the world, regardless of their gender, by teaching them how to get rid of their disorders related to TMJ faster than your expectations without using any drugs, mouth guards to splints or facing the risk of any surgery.
How does the TMJ work in conjunction with other facial muscles?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) functions in close coordination with several facial muscles to enable complex movements of the jaw necessary for activities such as chewing, speaking, and facial expressions. Here’s how the TMJ works in conjunction with other facial muscles:
Primary Muscles Involved with the TMJ
- Masseter Muscle
- Location: This muscle is located at the side of the jaw.
- Function: It is one of the main muscles used for chewing (mastication). It elevates the mandible (jawbone) to close the mouth.
- Temporalis Muscle
- Location: This fan-shaped muscle is located on the side of the head above the ear.
- Function: It assists in elevating the mandible and retracting it (pulling the jaw backward).
- Medial Pterygoid Muscle
- Location: Situated on the inner side of the mandible.
- Function: Works in conjunction with the masseter muscle to elevate the mandible. It also assists in moving the jaw side-to-side.
- Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
- Location: Located in the infratemporal fossa, inside the jaw.
- Function: This muscle is primarily responsible for opening the mouth by depressing the mandible. It also moves the jaw side-to-side and forward (protrusion).
Coordinated Actions with the TMJ
- Elevation of the Jaw
- Muscles Involved: Masseter, temporalis, and medial pterygoid muscles.
- Action: These muscles contract to elevate the mandible, allowing the mouth to close.
- Depression of the Jaw
- Muscles Involved: Lateral pterygoid muscle, along with the suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles.
- Action: The lateral pterygoid muscle contracts to pull the mandible forward and downward, opening the mouth.
- Protrusion of the Jaw
- Muscles Involved: Lateral pterygoid muscles (bilateral action).
- Action: These muscles contract to move the mandible forward, pushing the lower jaw out.
- Retrusion of the Jaw
- Muscles Involved: Temporalis muscle (posterior fibers).
- Action: The temporalis muscle pulls the mandible backward to return it to its resting position.
- Lateral Movements of the Jaw (Side-to-Side)
- Muscles Involved: Medial and lateral pterygoid muscles.
- Action: The contraction of these muscles on one side moves the jaw to the opposite side, enabling grinding motions essential for chewing.
Supporting Muscles
- Suprahyoid Muscles
- Location: Found in the floor of the mouth.
- Function: These muscles assist in depressing the mandible and stabilizing the hyoid bone during swallowing and speaking.
- Infrahyoid Muscles
- Location: Located below the hyoid bone.
- Function: These muscles stabilize the hyoid bone, providing a stable base for the movement of the jaw and tongue.
Functional Coordination
- Chewing (Mastication)
- Process: Involves a coordinated action of the masseter, temporalis, medial and lateral pterygoid muscles to move the jaw in a complex pattern that includes elevation, depression, protrusion, retrusion, and lateral movements.
- Speaking and Singing
- Process: The TMJ and associated muscles work in conjunction with the tongue, lips, and soft palate to produce a wide range of sounds and control the pitch and volume during speaking and singing.
- Swallowing
- Process: The suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles, along with the TMJ and associated muscles, ensure the mouth closes properly and the hyoid bone is stabilized, facilitating the movement of food from the mouth to the esophagus.
Conclusion
The TMJ functions as part of a complex system involving several muscles that work together to perform essential tasks such as chewing, speaking, and swallowing. Understanding the interplay between the TMJ and these muscles can help in diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders effectively.
References:
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). TMJ Disorders
- Mayo Clinic. TMJ Disorders
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. TMJ Disorders
The TMJ No More™(The TMJ Solution) By Christian Goodman In this eBook the author has shared he has shared his experiences while treating his 12 years old chronic problems of severe tinnitus and TMJ disorders. He has enabled thousands of people all over the world, regardless of their gender, by teaching them how to get rid of their disorders related to TMJ faster than your expectations without using any drugs, mouth guards to splints or facing the risk of any surgery.
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About Christian Goodman
Christian Goodman is the CEO of Blue Heron Health News. He was born and raised in Iceland, and challenges have always been a part of the way he lived. Combining this passion for challenge and his obsession for natural health research, he has found a lot of solutions to different health problems that are rampant in modern society. He is also naturally into helping humanity, which drives him to educate the public on the benefits and effectiveness of his natural health methods.