三焦의 ‘協關系’ 관점에서 본 側頭下顎關節에 대한 고찰

A Literal review of Temporomandibular Joint In View of Sanjiao s Cooperative Relationship

Objectives : The aim of this study was to try to embody the method of treating Tempromandibular Joint Disorder in Oriental Medicine. Methods : I had researched anatomic features and functions of TMJ, causes and symptoms of TMD and reviewed classic medical books in Oriental Medicine on Sanjiao. Then, I tried to interpret the disorder in the point of Sanjiao s Cooperative Relationship . Results and Conclusions : 1. Symptoms of TMD is not limited at TMJ and spread in whole body by circulation of Sanjiaojing. 2. Sanjiao is a invisible organ to control the general physical functions as Cooperative Relationship . 3. It is a clue in improving the symptoms of TMD to regulate Sanjiao-jing-qi and balance the Yin-Yang