A comparison of the form and function of the human, monkey, and goat temporomandibular joint.
The anatomic form and function of the human temporomandibular joint is compared with the monkey (Macaca and Papio) and goat joint. The findings indicate that the joint of the goat seems to be superior to the joint of Macaca and Papio as a research model.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, USAF Medical Center, Keesler AFB, MS.
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Ehler
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D000818:Animals; D006041:Goats / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D008251:Macaca / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D010215:Papio / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology*