The posterior attachment: its structure, function, and appearance in TMJ imaging studies. Part 1.
The posterior attachment of the temporomandibular joint disc is a highly compliant tissue, capable of large volumetric fluctuations. Its structure and volume at any moment are a function of condylar position. The posterior attachment appears to function as a device for rearrangement of liquids. The liquids are blood, tissue fluid, and synovial fluid.
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Department of Oral Anatomy, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois, Chicago 60680.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001175:Arthrography; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000502:physiology; D003094:Collagen / Q000737:chemistry; D004547:Elastic Tissue / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000502:physiology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray
D003094:Collagen