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MP Term : absent temporomandibular joint disk [MP:0030331] Mammalian Phenotype

Namespace  MPheno.ontology Obsolete  false
description  missing the oval, biconcave, avascular fibrocartilaginous structure located between the condyle of the mandible and the mandibular (glenoid) fossa of the temporal bone; the disk provides the gliding surface for the mandibular condyle, resulting in smooth joint movement; it splits the temporomandibular joint into two synovial joint cavities, each lined by a synovial membrane, and separates translational and rotational motion
  • synonyms:
  • absent TMJ disc,
  • absent temporomandibular joint meniscus,
  • absent TMJ disk,
  • absent articular disk of temporomandibular joint,
  • absent temporomandibular joint disc,
  • absent temporomandibular articular disc,
  • absent articular disc of temporomandibular joint,
  • absent temporomandibular articular disk
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