The temporal tendon is actually comprised of two tendinous attachments, a long medial head and a shorter lateral head. Blocking the deep temporal nerves will greatly serve to reduce or …

The temporalis muscle is the most powerful muscle of the temporomandibular joint. The temporalis muscle can be divided into two functional parts; anterior and posterior. The anterior …

Nov 3, 2023 · Both anterior and posterior fibers converge onto a narrow tendon that runs medial to the zygomatic arch. The tendon inserts onto the apex and medial surface of the coronoid …

Temporalis Tendon Transfer The temporalis muscle is situated on the side of the head, and is one of four major muscles used for chewing. It attaches to the jaw bone(mandible), and helps to …

Dec 16, 2024 · Temporal tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon attached to the temporalis muscle, a key player in jaw movement. While it may sound minor, this condition can cause a …

Temporal tendonitis (or, tendinitis) is perhaps one of the most common craniofacial pain disorders seen in clinical practice. Unfortunately, this widespread problem is frequently confused and …

Temporalis tendon transfer is a relatively minimally invasive technique for the dynamic reanimation of the paralyzed face. This technique can produce significant and appropriate …

The temporalis muscle is usually described as a single layer originating at the temporal line, converging to a tendon, and inserting onto a narrow site of the coronoid process.

Dec 28, 2011 · With many patients suffering from temporal tendonitis,⁸⁻¹² the ear, jaw joint, insertion of the stylomandibular ligament, and the upper and lower molar teeth may ache and …

Jul 1, 2007 · In this article we review a programmatic approach to a modified version of the dynamic temporalis sling, the temporalis tendon transfer procedure. This review includes a …