Mandibular Condyle (Right) Description
The mandibular condyles (heads of mandible) are the two expanded, articular, superior ends of the condylar processes of the mandible. On its corresponding side, the mandibular condyle:
—is continuous inferiorly with a neck of mandible;
—consists of a condylion mediale and condylion laterale;
—contributes to the formation of a temporomandibular joint, along with a mandibular fossa of the temporal bone and an intervening articular disc of temporomandibular joint.
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