Figure 2.

Anterior glide of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ); large arrow: anterior glide force with mild caudal bias placed through the mandible via gripping the ipsilateral lower molars and premolars with the first digit while the second and third digits provide a counterforce on the inferior aspect of the ipsilateral and contralateral mandibular bodies, respectively; medium arrow: posteriorly directed stabilization force applied through the ipsilateral aspect of the patient’s forehead; small arrow: the examiner palpates the joint line to assess for movement of the mandibular condyle.