title: The posterior attachment: its structure, function, and appearance in TMJ imaging studies. Part 2.
abstract: The anatomy of the posterior attachment was described in the first part of this paper (J Craniomandib Disord Facial Oral Pain 1991;5:83-95). In part 2, the appearance of the posterior attachment in imaging studies and inferences on its function are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Anatomy, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois, Chicago 60680.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Scapino
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D004547:Elastic Tissue / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray