What is the function of the condyle?
Definition. The mandibular condyle (or the head of mandible) is the upper part of the condylar process of mandible. It is crucial for the jaw's movement in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This joint is divided into upper and lower sections by a fibrous articular disc.
Definition. The mandibular condyle (or the head of mandible) is the upper part of the condylar process of mandible. It is crucial for the jaw's movement in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This joint is divided into upper and lower sections by a fibrous articular disc.