The jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) is one of the most complex joints in the human body. It connects the lower jaw to the skull and enables fundamental functions such as chewing, speaking, and swallowing.
From a functional perspective, the jaw joint is not viewed in isolation but in connection with the masticatory muscles, tooth contacts, tongue posture, breathing, and body posture. In the professional literature and clinical practice, interactions between jaw joint function and complaints in the head, neck, or shoulder area are discussed.
The articles compiled in this topic area explore possible functional connections related to the jaw joint from various perspectives and serve to provide context and a better understanding of this complex system.
