Would like to have explanation of what is tmj in the jaw?

The short answer: Tmj refers to the joint where the lower jaw articulates with the upper jaw, this stands for temporomandibular joint. It is basically a ball sitting in a concavity with a cartridge donut between them. In some patients issues can occur in the joint leading to chronic or acute pain this can be caused by arthritis to the joint, clenching or grinding teeth or other causes. Treatment can help w comfort.

TMJ: Temporomandibular joint disorder is where people can experience severe pain and discomfort aht can be temporary or last for many years. One can have pain, limited opening, cracking, grating, and popping noises. It’s important that one have a thorough examination for proper diagnosis of the TMJ disorder.

Anatomy vs symptoms: When i explain tmj/tmd to my patients, i tell them that everyone has TMJ (unless some type of mutation, cancer or accident.) TMJ is the anatomy of the jaw joints- (t) temporal bone on upper maxilla; (m) mandible- lower jaw; (j) joints- where the two meet in a complex of tendons, ligaments, etc. Tmd are the symptoms exhibited by someone who has a problem with the TMJ complex. Tmjd is TMJ dysfunc.

TMJ is the joint: TMJ refers to temporomandibular joint - the jaw joint TMJ also refers to any of a number of disorders of the TMJ. TMJ disorders also called TMD.