Ligaments of the head Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 ligaments of the head?
A
lateral temporomandibular ligament
stylomandibular ligament
stylohyoid ligament
pterygomandibular raphe
2
Q
What are the attachments of the lateral temporomandibular ligament?
A
zygomatic process of temporal bone –> mandibular neck
3
Q
What is the function of the lateral temporomandibular ligament?
A
supports joint capsule in maintaining articulation, helps limit depression and retraction
4
Q
What are the attachments of the stylomandibular ligament?
A
apex of styloid process –> angle of mandible
5
Q
What are the attachments of the stylohyoid ligament?
A
apex of styloid process –> lesser cornu of hyoid
6
Q
What are the attachments of the pterygomandibular raphe?
A
pterygoid hamulus –> posterior mylohyoid line
