title: The function of the disc of the temporomandibular joint.
abstract: A study of the structure of the discs of the temporomandibular joints of three mammals showed marked differences among them. Since the animals selected had different basic patterns of mastication, it may be that each disc has become modified to different functions in different mammals.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*; D003094:Collagen; D003239:Connective Tissue Cells; D004285:Dogs; D004547:Elastic Tissue; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans; D008334:Mandible / Q000502:physiology; D008409:Mastication; D051381:Rats; D012756:Sheep; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D006025:Glycosaminoglycans; D003094:Collagen