TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

TMJ [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2011-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

One of the two paired articulations between the temporal bones of the skull and the mandible; the condylar process of the mandible articulates on the eminence of the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone.

Key term(s)
  • temporomandibular articulation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
CONT

L'articulation temporomandibulaire (ATM) est une articulation coulissante et pivotante située juste devant l'oreille, qui relie la mandibule (mâchoire inférieure) à l'os temporal (base et côté du crâne).

CONT

Effectuer chirurgie de l'articulation temporomandibulaire (l'articulation des mâchoires).

Spanish

Record saved

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: