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| Term | temporomandibular ligament |
| Pronunciation | tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-yuh-lur LIG-uh-munt |
| Variations | external lateral ligament |
| Definition | The ligament that attaches the articular tubercle to the condyloid process of the mandible. It stablizes the temporomandibular joint and prevents posterior displacement of the mandible. |
temporomandibular ligament
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