Mandibular condyle

The condylar process, also called the condyloid process, is the process on the mandible that articulates with the disk of the TMJ.

Osteology

It consists of two portions:

• condyle
  • ​presents an articular surface for articulation with the articular disk of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), it's convex posteriorly and from side to side; the convexity extends further on the posterior than on the anterior surface
• neck:
  • ​flattened from front to back; lateral pterygoid muscle inserts into it.

Related pathology

• mandibular condylar hyperplasia
• mandibular condyle fracture 
• mandibular condyle dislocation
• Hurler syndrome : concave articular surface of the condyle

Anatomical variants

Bifid mandibular condyle