Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007)2026; doi: 10.1002/ar.70260

Comparative anatomy and function of the equine and human temporomandibular joint: Bridging knowledge gaps for clinical advancement.

Bertotti, M
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Palma, LF
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de Moraes, LOC

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Bertotti M, Palma LF, de Moraes LOC. (2026). Comparative anatomy and function of the equine and human temporomandibular joint: Bridging knowledge gaps for clinical advancement. Anat Rec (Hoboken). https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.70260

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Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007)

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Country: United States

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Bertotti, Maitê

Department of Pathology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Palma, Luiz Felipe

Department of Pathology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

de Moraes, Luís Otávio Carvalho

Department of Morphology and Genetics, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

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