The depiction of the bilaminar zone of the temporomandibular joint by magnetic resonance imaging.
The existence of two distinct strata forming the bilaminar zone of the temporomandibular joint disc has recently been questioned. We report their successful demonstration using protondensity MR imaging. Our findings confirm earlier anatomical descriptions of the behaviour of the upper stratum during mouth opening.
Hollender
L
L
Division of Oral Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA.
Barclay
P
P
Maravilla
K
K
Terry
V
V
D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis