The following ligaments are present in temporomandibulai joint except________________?

Correct answer: D. Alar liqament

  • A. Lateral temporomandibular ligament
  • B. Sphenomandibular ligament
  • C. Stylomandibular liqament
  • D. Alar liqament

Explanation

The temporomandibular joint has an intrinsic lateral ligament and is supported by the sphenomandibular and stylomandibular ligaments. The alar ligaments belong to the upper cervical craniovertebral region, not the TMJ.

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