Which of the following accessory ligaments of the TMJ is likely to have significance upon mandibular movements ?
Correct answer: B. Stylomandibular
- A. Sphenomandibular
- B. Stylomandibular
- C. Pterygomandibular
- D. All of the above
Explanation
The stylomandibular ligament becomes taut during certain mandibular movements and helps limit excessive protrusion and opening. The pterygomandibular structure is chiefly a raphe for muscle attachment, not a principal accessory TMJ ligament.
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