Temporomandibular joint anatomy: Ultrasonographic appearances and sexual dimorphism.

Arun James ThirunavukarasuAshley FerroAnand SardesaiGhansham BiyaniSukhpreet Singh DubbCecilia Brassett Duncan Lee Hamilton

Published in: Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) (2021)

Ultrasonography provides reliable views of the TMJ in two planes: longitudinal and oblique. Observed sexual dimorphism in TMJ anatomy might be associated with the female preponderance of dysfunction. With a standardized scanning protocol, ultrasound could provide a rapid, cost-effective alternative to MRI as a point-of-care imaging tool in TMJ clinics.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
high resolution
mental health
primary care
randomized controlled trial
oxidative stress
computed tomography
cross sectional
electron microscopy
contrast enhanced ultrasound