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📖 Temporomandibular joint — المفصل الصدغي الفكي

بالعربيالمفصل الصدغي الفكيويُسمّى أيضاً: مفصل الفك
EnglishTemporomandibular jointAlso: TMJ

Definition

The joint in front of the ear connecting the lower jaw to the skull.

التعريف بالعربي

المفصل أمام الأذن الذي يربط الفك السفلي بالجمجمة ويسمح بفتح الفم والمضغ.

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