condyle path

con·dyle path

the path traveled by the mandibular condyle in the temporomandibular joint during the various mandibular movements.

condyle path

The path traversed by the condyle during various mandibular movements.

See also: path

con·dyle path

(kondīl path)

Trajectory of real or putative condylar point during movement. In research, image-defined condylar landmarks matched with jaw movement recordings will result in actual condylar paths. Clinically, a putative condylar point located by palpation for determining landmarks (e.g., terminal hinge axis) will be tracked during jaw movement to create a condyle path; also frequently used to describe movement of condylar sphere of an articulator.