Capsule of temporomandibular joint

Capsule of temporomandibular joint
Articulation of the mandible. Medial aspect. (Capsular lig. labeled at center.)
Latin	capsula articularis articulationis temporomandibularis
Gray's	subject #75 297
Dorlands/Elsevier	c_07/12211184

The articular capsule (capsular ligament) is a thin, loose envelope, attached above to the circumference of the mandibular fossa and the articular tubercle immediately in front; below, to the neck of the condyle of the mandible.

See also

• Joint capsule

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