Motions at temporomandibular joint
A joint created between the mandibular head and mandibular fossa (temporal bone) via an articular disc. It performs occlusal (masticatory) movements. The characteristics of the movement are that it is a combination of the following movements, that it is accompanied by the movement of the articular disk (it is not a simple hinge joint), and that the left and right joints work together.
   Vertical movement of the mandible between the articular disc and the head of mandibule
   Anterior-posterior movement of the mandible between the articular tubercle of the temporal bone and the articular disc
   Lateral movement of the mandible due to the movements described above alternating between the left and right joints