Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD

Department of Physical Therapy - University of Scranton

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 GONIOMETRY WEB SITE

TEMPEROMANDIBULAR JOINT PROTRUSION

 || Intro. || || Upper Ext. || || Lower Ext. || || Spine || || TMJ ||

 TMJ protrusion goniometry picture

Test Position

  • Subject sitting
  • Stabilize cervical spine
  • Protrude mandible forward

Normal Range

  • 3 to 5 mm (Magee)

Ruler Alignment

  • Use a ruler to measure the distance between the upper and lower incisors

Normal End Feel

  • Capsular or ligamentous

 || Intro. || || Upper Ext. || || Lower Ext. || || Spine || || TMJ ||

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