Online Course
Anatomy of the Temporomandibular Joint
Gain the necessary anatomical knowledge to assess and treat patients with TMJ dysfunction

1-1.5 hours

-

-

-

-

Powered by Physiopedia
Victoria Reboredo
Course instructor

Victoria is a Senior Physiotherapist practicing in London, England with a focus on practical TMJ clinical rehabilitation.

Course image - Anatomy of the Temporomandibular Joint
Summarising
Summarising the latest research & evidence
Trusted
Trusted by over - clinicians
Learn
Learn anytime, anywhere, on any device
Accredited
Accredited certificate of completion
Preview course

Preview

Select a country (and if appropriate state) to view information about this course's accreditation and/or acceptance in this jurisdiction.

Included with subscription

And more...

Training 5 or more?

Get your team access to ALL courses plus exercise prescription & telehealth.

Introduction

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a ginglymoarthrodial joint, which allows for rotational movement in the sagittal plane and a translation movement on its own axis. It is distinct from other synovial joints for a number of reasons, including its intra-articular disc, bilaterality and fibrous cartilage. Understanding the anatomy of this complex joint is essential for any physiotherapist who wants to work with clients who have TMJ dysfunction.

Aims

This course aims to provide you with an understanding of the unique anatomical features of the TMJ.

Outline

This course is made up of videos, reading, discussions and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:

  1. Reading activity
  2. Video
  3. Quiz

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.

Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.

Types of Activities - Watching videos, reading, a final quiz and participating in an international discussion forum.

Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Requirements to complete this course

In order to complete this course and receive a course completion certificate plus CEUs/CCUs/CPD points you will need to:

  1. Respect the Plus Community Culture.
  2. Log all the required learning activities as complete (represented by the orange icons!).
  3. Actively and appropriately participate in the course discussions.
  4. Pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or more.
  5. Complete a course evaluation form.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • describe four features which differentiate the TMJ from other synovial joints
  • discuss the structure and function of the intra-articular disc of the TMJ
  • describe the articular capsule of the TMJ
  • list the key intrinsic and extrinsic ligaments of the TMJ and their functions
  • identify the movements of the TMJ and the main muscles involved in these movements

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility

For special needs or accommodations please contact us with details of how we can meet your needs.

Featured reviews
It is a helpful revision or introduction to TMJ anatomy for someone like me with little experience in this area.
Julie Joblon
Physiotherapist
France
Wonderful course and well taught!  The information is very current and clinically relevant to physiotherapists.
OMONDI OMONDI GERALD ABUNGU
Physiotherapist
Kenya
The course is designed in such a way that its so simple and at the same time it covers all the important things.
Joel Peter
Physiotherapist
United Arab Emirates
The content and videos have made it easy to learn about the TMJ anatomy and its clinical relevance.
Amanda Hall
Physiotherapist
United Kingdom