The objective presented in this short communication is the need to analyze anatomical terms related to the temporomandibular joint as noted in the International Anatomical Terminology (IAT) and referring to these, include new terms not present in the IAT, removing the incorrect terms of the IAT and analyzing other terms that are identified in the scientific literature but are not included in Terminologia Anatomica.

KEY WORDS: Terminologia Anatomica; Temporomandibular joint.