mandibular fossa


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mandibular fossa

[man′dib·yə·lər ′fäs·ə]
(anatomy)
The depression in the temporal bone that articulates with the mandibular condyle.
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Additionally, arrows show erosion of the mandibular fossa roof as well as auricular tubercle.
Clinical Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporal Bone Osteomyelitis
Hence, in the study fetuses, the internal surface of the articular capsule is lined by a synovial that coats the intra-articular structures, except for the articular cartilage present in the articular tubercle, the roof of the mandibular fossa and the mandibular condyle.
Analysis by light, scanning, and transmission microscopy of the intima synovial of the temporomandibular joint of human fetuses during the development
Seating the patient on the floor allows the examiner to apply adequate force to the posterior molars to bring the mandible downward and then posteriorly into the mandibular fossa. This maneuver is facilitated by asking the patient to yawn as the examiner gradually exerts downward pressure (Figure 3).(11) The examiner's hands should be protected with gloves and gauze as a shield against inadvertent biting by the patient when the reduction is accomplished.
Spontaneous temporomandibular joint dislocation in an 80-year-old man
The condyles and mandibular fossa were also analyzed to evaluate the integrity of the TMJ surfaces after OA inducement.
CBCT Analysis of Rabbit Temporomandibular Joints With Osteoarthrosis Induced by Monoiodoacetate and Papain/ Analisis por TCCB de la Articulacion Temporomandibular de Conejos con Osteoartrosis Inducida por Monoiodoacetato y Papaina
CT scan and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging showed an extensive soft-tissue lesion extending to the mandibular fossa with near-total destruction of the temporal bone has shown in Figure 1 and 2.
Giant Cell Tumor of the Temporal Bone and Skull Base: A Case Report
Reference line 1 was traced tangentially to the lowest posterior and anterior extremities of the mandibular fossa. Reference line segment 2 was then traced on a segment of line 1 overlapping the condylar process, and its value was recorded.
Cone-beam tomography assessment of condylar position discrepancy between centric relation and maximal intercuspation
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is formed by the condylar process of the mandible, the mandibular fossa and the articular tubercle of the temporal bone (Tortora & Derrickson, 2009).
Review of the Tanaka Ligament in the Temporomandibular Joint. Analyzing its Scientific Validity/Revision del Ligamento de Tanaka en la Articulacion Temporomandibular. Analizando su Validez Cientifica
It articulates with the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone, forming part of the mandibular joint or temporomandibular joint (Segen, 2012).
An Osteometric Evaluation of the Mandibular Condyle in a Black KwaZulu-Natal Population/Una Evaluacion Osteometrica del Condilo Mandibular en una Poblacion Negra KwaZulu-Natal
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