The temporomandibular joint is a diarthrosis. It has classically been referred to as being a condylar, and functionally as a double condylar joint. We have used the moirÉ topographical technique to study the morphology of the pars suprameniscalis or meniscotemporalis of the joint. The findings show that this pars suprameniscalis could be classified as a saddle joint. The biomechanical implications are also discussed.
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