A comparison of the form and function of the human, monkey, and goat temporomandibular joint

The anatomic form and function of the human temporomandibular joint is compared with the monkey (Macaca and Papio) and goat joint. The findings indicate that the joint of the goat seems to be superior to the joint of Macaca and Papio as a research model.

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Published inJournal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Vol. 52; no. 3; pp. 272 - 275
Main Authors Bifano, Carl, Hubbard, Gene, Ehler, William
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.03.1994
Subjects
Animals
Dentistry
Goats - anatomy & histology
Humans
Macaca
Macaca - anatomy & histology
Papio
Papio - anatomy & histology
Temporomandibular Joint - anatomy & histology
Temporomandibular Joint - physiology
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Summary:The anatomic form and function of the human temporomandibular joint is compared with the monkey (Macaca and Papio) and goat joint. The findings indicate that the joint of the goat seems to be superior to the joint of Macaca and Papio as a research model.
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ISSN:0278-2391
1531-5053
DOI:10.1016/0278-2391(94)90298-4