Early foetal development of the articular disc in the human temporomandibular joint

Wierusz, A.; Woźniak, W.

Folia Morphologica 63(2): 185-188

2004


ISSN/ISBN: 0015-5659
PMID: 15232774
Document Number: 569422
In foetuses of 9 and 10 weeks the articular disc presents a more cellular structure with bands of connective tissue fibres. It is connected with the articular capsule and lateral pterygoid muscle. During weeks 11 and 12 there is an increase in collagenous fibres and fusiform cells are located mainly close to the surface of the disc.

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