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TMJ (Temporomandibular joint)

Abbreviation used to describe the temporomandibular joint.  This is the jaw joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull.  This abbreviation is often misused to describe disorders or problems with the joint, which are actually referred to collectively as TMD.

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