The temporomandibular articulation

Illustration of lateral aspect of the right temporomandibular joint.

Term name Layer
1 Coronoid process Layer 1
2 Pterygoid fovea Layer 1
3 Neck of mandible Layer 1
4 Tympanosquamous fissure Layer 1
5 Head of mandible Layer 1
6 Zygomatic arch Layer 1
7 Ramus of mandible Layer 1
8 External acoustic opening Layer 1
9 Joint capsule; articular capsule Layer 1
10 Angle of mandible Layer 1
11 Styloid process Layer 1
12 Articular tubercle Layer 1
13 Stylomandibular ligament Layer 1
14 Lateral ligament Layer 1