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 |