The articular disc of the TMJ is attached laterally to the ____________________ and anteriorly to the ____________________
a. fibrous capsule, mandibular condyle
b. articular eminence, mandibular condyle
c. mandibular condyle, fibrous capsule
d. fibrous capsule, articular eminence
ANS: C
The articular disc is firmly attached to the medial and lateral poles of the condyle of the mandible
but not to the joint capsule. Anteriorly, the disc is attached to the joint capsule and to the tendon of
the lateral pterygoid muscle.
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