Articular tubercle
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The anterior root of the posterior end of the outer surface of the Squama temporalis
, continuous with the lower border, is short but broad and strong; it is directed medialward and ends in a rounded eminence, the articular tubercle (eminentia articularis).
This tubercle forms the front boundary of the mandibular fossa
, and in the fresh state is covered with cartilage.
Squama temporalis
The squama of the temporal bone forms the anterior and upper part of the bone, and is scale-like, thin, and translucent.- Surfaces :Its outer surface is smooth and convex; it affords attachment to the temporalis muscle, and forms part of the temporal fossa; on its hinder part is a vertical groove...
, continuous with the lower border, is short but broad and strong; it is directed medialward and ends in a rounded eminence, the articular tubercle (eminentia articularis).
This tubercle forms the front boundary of the mandibular fossa
Mandibular fossa
The mandibular fossa is the depression in the temporal bone that articulates with the mandibular condyle. In the temporal bone, the mandibular fossa is bounded, in front, by the articular tubercle; behind, by the tympanic part of the bone, which separates it from the external acoustic meatus; it is...
, and in the fresh state is covered with cartilage.