Characterization of The Temporomandibular Joint of Southern Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris nereis)

Characterization of The Temporomandibular Joint of Southern Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris nereis)

The structure-function relationship of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of southern sea otter has largely not been described. This study aims to describe the histological, biochemical, and biomechanical features of the TMJ disc in the southern sea otter. The TMJ discs from fresh cadaver heads of so...

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Main Authors: Danielle eLieske, Natalia eVapniarsky, Frank J.M. Verstraete, Dustin M Leale, Colleen eYoung, Boaz eArzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
Temporomandibular Joint
Structure-function
Enhydra lutris nereis
Southern sea otter
Temporomandibular disc
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fvets.2015.00071/full

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