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The articular disk of the temporomandibular joint (400X)

Microimage
Image copyright: Mathias Nordvi, ARR. (Tissue stain: H+E).

This image shows details from the upper- and lower joint cavity. The articular disk (lat: discus articularis) is made of fibrous connective tissue. Fibroblasts are visible within the disc.

Published February 18th 2015, updated December 22nd 2018.