TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects the jaw to the skull, causing pain, clicking, or jaw locking. Common causes include bruxism, arthritis, trauma, and stress-related muscle tension.

TMJ, which stands for temporomandibular joint, encompasses a range of symptoms, from recurrent headaches to acute pain in the joint and jaw muscles. It can be caused by high stress levels and ...

The jaw, along with a piece of toe bone and a rib fragment, was excavated by teams from the New York State Museum and State University of New York Orange after a homeowner in Orange County, about ...