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Table 1 The markers used in the analysis

From: Temporomandibular joint morphology in Korean using cone-beam computed tomography: influence of age and gender

Measurement

Definition

Antero-posterior width (mm)

The anteroposterior diameter of the condylar process

Medio-lateral width (mm)

The mediolateral diameter of the condylar process

Condyle axis angle (°)

Angle between the medio-lateral plane of the condylar process and the midsagittal plane

Anterior joint space (mm)

The shortest distance between the posterior wall of the articular tubercle and the most anterior point of the condylar head

Superior joint space (mm)

The distance between the most superior point of the mandibular fossa and the most superior point of the condylar head

Posterior joint space (mm)

The shortest distance between the posterior wall of the mandibular fossa and the most posterior point of the condylar head

Depth of mandibular fossa (mm)

The distance between the most superior point of the mandibular fossa and the plane formed by the most inferior points of the articular tubercle and the external meatus

Size of mandibular body (mm)

The distance between the menton and gonion