You have been thinking a lot lately about what you are going to do with the rest of your life. And as you considered various careers, health care has sounded like a good choice. And why not become a respiratory therapist? The demand for respiratory therapists has never been higher, so job stability is excellent.
The Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is formed by the triangular fibrocartilage disc (TFC), the radioulnar ligaments (RULs) and the ulnocarpal ligaments (UCLs). Anatomy of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Disc (TFC): The TFC is a trianguar, biconcave (concave on both sides and thicker along its periphery) articular disc that sits at the distal ulna, between the ulna and the carpals.
7. Temporomandibular joint syndrome: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small disc of cartilage that connects the temporal bone (bone that forms the side of the skull) to the mandible (the lower jaw). It is located in both sides of the head near the ear. Trauma to the jaw, grinding teeth, excessive gum chewing, stress, mal-positioned jaws, and improper bites â all of these can cause damage to the joint.