BDS 1st Year Anatomy | Temporomandibular Joint | Most Wanted Series | Dr Aakash Sinha | One Shot

Download the free notes and pdf related to the lecture from PW MedEd BDS Telegram Channel : https://t.me/PWMedEd_BDS BDS 1st Year Anatomy | Temporomandibular Joint | Most Wanted Series | Dr Aakash Sinha | One Shot Welcome back to the Most Wanted Series! In this high-yield One Shot lecture, Dr. Aakash Sinha tackles the most important joint for any dental student: the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). The TMJ is a staple "Long Note" question in BDS 1st Year Anatomy exams. Understanding its unique structure, complex movements, and clinical significance is vital not just for your theory papers, but for your entire career in dentistry. Dr. Aakash breaks down the "Ginglymoarthrodial" joint into simple, exam-oriented concepts. In this video, we cover: Introduction & Type of Joint: Why is it called a bilateral synovial joint of the condylar variety? Articular Surfaces: A look at the Mandibular Fossa, Articular Tubercle, and the Head of the Condyle. The Articular Disc: Structure, attachments, and its role in dividing the joint into upper and lower compartments. Ligaments of the TMJ: Detailed discussion on the Capsular, Lateral, Sphenomandibular, and Stylomandibular ligaments. Movements of the TMJ: Step-by-step breakdown of Depression, Elevation, Protrusion, Retraction, and Lateral movements. Muscles of Mastication: Which muscles are responsible for which movement? (Crucial for Viva!) Blood & Nerve Supply: The maxillary and superficial temporal arteries, and the auriculotemporal and masseteric nerves. Clinical Anatomy: High-yield notes on TMJ Dislocation, Derangement, and Lockjaw. Timestamps : 00:00 – Introduction to TMJ as a high-yield BDS topic 01:19 – Why TMJ is important from first year to final year and in multiple departments 02:32 – TMJ classified as a synovial joint of bicondylar variety 03:21 – Both sides of TMJ work as one functional unit 04:40 – Only condylar head participates; coronoid process does not 08:30 – Why it is called temporomandibular joint: temporal bone + mandible 10:42 – Articular tubercle and mandibular fossa explained 12:23 – Tympanic plate as non-articular posterior area 19:05 – Articular disc divides joint cavity into two compartments 20:45 – Meniscotemporal and meniscomandibular compartments 23:46 – TMJ is covered by fibrocartilage, not hyaline cartilage 30:36 – Ligaments of TMJ begin: fibrous capsule and accessory ligaments 34:00 – Temporomandibular ligament / lateral ligament 46:04 – Sphenomandibular ligament and spine of sphenoid to lingula 49:20 – Stylomandibular ligament and its relation to parotid and submandibular glands 56:35 – Articular disc parts: anterior band, intermediate zone, posterior band, bilaminar region 59:40 – Functions of disc: cushion, shock absorption, load distribution, proprioception 1:05:06 – Movements of TMJ: depression, elevation, hinge and gliding 1:07:02 – Wide opening can cause anterior dislocation of mandible 1:11:50 – TMJ ankylosis, disc problems, popping sounds, and dental relevance Whether you are preparing for your University Professional exams or getting a head start on NEET MDS, this "One Shot" revision is the ultimate guide to mastering the TMJ. 📚 Check out the full Anatomy Most Wanted Series playlist on our channel :    • Anatomy for BDS 1st Year | Most Wanted Ser...   _______________________________________ PW MedEd BDS Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/pw_meded_bd... _______________________________________ #Anatomy #TMJ #DrAakashSinha #BDS1stYear #TemporomandibularJoint #HeadAndNeckAnatomy #DentalAnatomy #Dentistry #NEETMDS #MostWantedSeries #OneShotRevision #BDSAnatomy #MostWantedSeries #MedicalAnatomy #DentalStudents #OneShotAnatomy #AnatomyLectures #bds