The TMJ (temporomandibular joint)is composed of the convex upper condyle of the mandible, which fits into a concave surface of the temporal bone. The joint allows the mandible to swing uniaxially, producing the up-and-down motion of chewing. The TMJ is classified as a ________ joint.
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