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ANGELICA, Burgos. Articulacion temporomandibular: revision de algunos componentes. Acta odontol. venez [online]. 2006, vol.44, n.1, pp.127-131. ISSN 0001-6365.

The anatomy knowledge of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is important for diagnosing as well as treating craniomandibular pathologies, however, there are diverging opinions and controversies about anatomy and function of some temporomandibular joint components.

Palavras-chave : TMJ; ligament; anatomy; function; lateral; pterygoid; capsule.