Anatomy

Mandibular Condyle

The posterior process on the ramus of the mandible composed of two parts: a superior part, the articular portion, and an inferior part, the condylar neck.

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Abstract

The posterior process on the ramus of the mandible composed of two parts: a superior part, the articular portion, and an inferior part, the condylar neck.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Condyle, Mandibular
  • Condyles, Mandibular
  • Mandibular Condyles

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.781w.324w.502w.632w.600w
  2. A14w.521w.632w.600w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mandibular Condyle. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008335. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008335
  2. Mandibular Condyle. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condyloid_process
  3. Mandibular Condyle. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q718041