capsule of temporomandibular joint
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. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_of_temporomandibular_joint ]
Synonyms: capsula articularis articulationis temporomandibularis, articular capsule of temporomandibular joint
Term info
- SCTID:303404000
- Wikipedia:Capsule_of_temporomandibular_joint
- FMA:57050
- MFMO:0000046
uberon
UBERON:0011318
Articular capsule of temporomandibular joint