articular disc of TMJ

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fibrocartilaginous structure
gptkbp:attachedTo joint capsule
medial and lateral poles of mandibular condyle
retrodiscal tissue
gptkbp:bloodSupply peripheral region only
gptkbp:composedOf dense fibrous connective tissue
gptkbp:function allows smooth movement of mandible
divides TMJ into upper and lower compartments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label articular disc of TMJ
gptkbp:inferiorSurfaceArticulatesWith head of mandible
gptkbp:innervates peripheral region only
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:temporomandibular_joint
gptkbp:separates synovial cavities of TMJ
gptkbp:shape biconcave
gptkbp:significance can be displaced in TMJ disorders
gptkbp:superiorSurfaceArticulatesWith mandibular fossa of temporal bone
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TMJ
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7