Capsule of temporomandibular joint

System Digestive
SNOMED CT 303404000

Capsule of temporomandibular joint

Definition

The articular capsule (capsular ligament) is a thin, loose envelope, attached above to the circumference of the mandibular fossa and the articular tubercle immediately in front; below, to the neck of the condyle of the mandible.

Also known as articular capsule of temporomandibular joint, capsula articularis articulationis temporomandibularis — per UBERON

The Capsule of temporomandibular joint is a part of the Digestive.

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