[Is the posterior segment of the temporomandibular joint capsule well defined?].
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex joint due its development and filogeny. This complexity explains the lack of descriptions of the posterior joint capsule. Nowadays it is necessary to establish the limits of this joint part owing to a correct arthroscopic access. Dissecting human cadavers it will determine this joint segment and describe its anatomic relations.
Mérida Velasco
José Ramón
JR
D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002102:Cadaver; D004210:Dissection; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000033:anatomy & histology