HEAD NECK
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
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Question
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Which structure acts as the disc in the temporomandibular joint?
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Meniscus
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Ligament
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Tendon
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Articular disk
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The temporomandibular joint’s articular disc is a biconcave structure made up of fibrocartilage tissue; it can be divided into three different functional portions: posterior band, intermediate zone and anterior band [1, 2, 3].
Detailed explanation-2: -The medial attachment connects at the top of the condylar head, while the lateral attachment connects very low on the condylar neck.
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