title: Magnetic resonance imaging of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) meniscus.
abstract: By means of surface coils, magnetic resonance makes it possible to achieve high-resolution images of the temporomandibular joints. An outstanding tissue contrast with direct imaging of the Discus articularis and changes in its placement can be obtained by choosing adequate sequences.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Federal Republic of Germany.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Spitzer
mesh_terms: D002356:Cartilage / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis