Condylar Process (Noun)
Meaning
The condyle of the ramus of the mandible that articulates with the skull.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The mandibular condylar process is the portion of the ramus that articulates with the skull, specifically with the temporal bone.
- In orthognathic surgery, the condylar process of the mandible is often targeted for realignment to improve occlusion.
- A fracture of the condylar process can cause limited mobility and pain in the temporomandibular joint.
- During development, the condylar process of the mandible grows downward and backward, eventually forming the joint surface that articulates with the skull.
- Damage to the condylar process of the mandible can result in ankylosis, a condition in which the jaw joint becomes fused, restricting movement.