Common "jaw movements" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Jaw Movements

Jaw movement is of six types that are opening, closing, right and left jaw translation protrusion, and retrusion. All these jaw movements help in chewing, swallowing, cutting, grinding food, and speech. During jaw movements, only the lower jaw(mandible) moves, and the upper jaw (maxilla)stays stable.

All jaw movements Q&A

What causes pain and tenderness in the jaw and neck pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your concern. In my opinion, you seem to have a temporomandibular joint issue. It causes referred pain with upper neck stability issues.

Answered By

Sreenivasa Rao

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