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articular eminence

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articular eminence (artik´ylr em´nns),
n a raised area located on the articulated surface of the temporal bone, in conjunction with the condyle of the mandible it allows for the opening and closing of the jaw.


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The procedure is used to eliminate mechanical limitations (adhesions) between the TMJ disc and the articular eminence that inhibit normal movement.
 
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