Characterization of the temporomandibular joint of the harbour porpoise ( Phocoena phocoena ) and Risso's dolphin ( Grampus griseus )

Highlights • This is a novel study that characterized the TMJ of two odontocete species. • The odontocete TMJ is fundamentally different from other mammals. • The TMJ disc is composed of collagen fibres, adipose globules, vessels and nerves. • The TMJs of odontocetes exhibit a unique structure funct...

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Published inArchives of oral biology Vol. 60; no. 4; pp. 582 - 592
Main Authors McDonald, M, Vapniarsky-Arzi, N, Verstraete, F.J.M, Staszyk, C, Leale, D.M, Woolard, K.D, Arzi, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2015
Subjects
Advanced Basic Science
Animals
Biochemical Phenomena
Cadaver
Cetacea
Dentistry
Dolphins - anatomy & histology
Dolphins - physiology
Harbour porpoise
Odontocete
Phocoena - anatomy & histology
Risso's dolphin
Temporomandibular disc
Temporomandibular joint
Temporomandibular Joint - anatomy & histology
Temporomandibular Joint - physiology
Odontocete
Temporomandibular joint
Temporomandibular disc
Cetacea
Harbour porpoise
Risso's dolphin
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Summary:Highlights • This is a novel study that characterized the TMJ of two odontocete species. • The odontocete TMJ is fundamentally different from other mammals. • The TMJ disc is composed of collagen fibres, adipose globules, vessels and nerves. • The TMJs of odontocetes exhibit a unique structure function relationship.
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ISSN:0003-9969
1879-1506
DOI:10.1016/j.archoralbio.2015.01.005