The vascular and nerve supply to the temporomandibular joint of the rat.

摘要: Abstract 1. Rats of varying ages were used in a study the vascular and nervo supply to intra-articular components temporomandibular articulation. The blood vessels demonstrated by saline-India ink-gelatin perfusion method, whereas nerves Pearson's silver gelatin method. 2. A rich plexus was seen forming circumferentially “crown” around central region disc. No found thin portion dise. 3. Capillary loops located most prominently articular surfaces disc, their position may be important for production synovial fluid. 4. Nerves traced into dise, terminating as free nerve endings near avascular area. 5. Specialized encapsulated bulbs whose function probably is proprioception observed villi projecting mandibular compartment.