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Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 5/2004

01-10-2004 | Original Article

Histological study of the human temporo-mandibular joint and its surrounding muscles

Authors: P. Bravetti, H. Membre, A. El Haddioui, H. Gérard, J.-P. Fyad, P. Mahler, J.-F. Gaudy

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 5/2004

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Abstract

This is a histological study of the human temporo-mandibular joint and its surrounding muscles. Using a microscopic study of serial sections from anatomical specimens from six subjects, the detailed anatomy of the joint is presented with particular regard to the histology. This study has allowed, in particular, the description of the ligaments and capsule as well as the insertions of the masticatory muscles (temporalis, masseter, lateral pterygoid) on this joint. These observations are then compared with the anatomical and histological data already reported on this subject. This study shows that the bulk of the muscular fibres of the lateral pterygoid passes under the foot of the disc is attached over the whole height of the condylar, unite and extend as far as the medial pole of the joint under the insertion of the articular disc. An insertion of the temporo-masseter musculo-tendinous complex on the anterior and lateral capsulo-discal structures was observed. The lateral pterygoid is composed of a succession of tendinous and fleshy fibres. This study confirms the thickening of the lateral capsule that corresponds to a lateral collateral ligament, and the absence of a medial collateral ligament. Medial stability is conferred by the lateral ligament of the contralateral joint.
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Metadata
Title
Histological study of the human temporo-mandibular joint and its surrounding muscles
Authors
P. Bravetti
H. Membre
A. El Haddioui
H. Gérard
J.-P. Fyad
P. Mahler
J.-F. Gaudy
Publication date
01-10-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 5/2004
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-004-0248-9

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