title: Innervation of the articular disc of the temporomandibular joint in guinea-pig Cavia cobaya (Rodentia - Mammalia).
abstract: The innervation of the articular disc of the temporomandibular joint of 6 adults guinea pigs was studied with the use of Nonidez technique. Only occasional nerve fibers next to blood vessels at the posterior inferior peripheral part of the articular disc were observed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000294:innervation*; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008297:Male; D009412:Nerve Fibers / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation*