- May 2, 2026The sphenomandibular ligament is a lateral accessory ligament of the TMJ, running from the sphenoid spine to the mandibular lingula…
- May 2, 2026The periodontal ligament (PDL) is a specialised connective tissue ligament that suspends each tooth root within its alveolar socket, connecting…
- May 2, 2026The ethmoid sinuses are a labyrinth of multiple small air cells within the ethmoid bone, divided into anterior (draining into…
- May 2, 2026The mental symphysis is the fibrocartilaginous midline junction between the two mandibular halves at the chin, which fuses completely by…
- May 2, 2026The maxillary tuberosity is the posterior rounded prominence of the maxilla behind the last upper molar, forming the posterior wall…
- May 2, 2026The mandibular ramus is the vertical posterior portion of the mandible extending from the angle to the condylar and coronoid…
- May 2, 2026The mastoid air cells are a system of air-filled cavities within the mastoid process of the temporal bone, communicating with…
- May 2, 2026The petrous ridge (superior petrosal ridge) is the sharp superior border of the petrous portion of the temporal bone, separating…
- May 2, 2026The orbital apex is the posterior vertex of the pyramidal orbit, where the optic canal (transmitting CN II and ophthalmic…
- May 2, 2026The squamous part of the temporal bone forms the lateral cranial vault (temporal squama) and the posterior zygomatic arch root.…