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Which structure of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) contains elastin within its fibrocartilage matrix?

  1. The articular disc
  2. The sphenomandibular ligament
  3. The glenoid fossa
  4. The articular cartilage of the condyle
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Correct answer: A. The articular disc

The articular disc is a biconcave fibrocartilage structure whose extracellular matrix contains type I collagen and elastin, which gives it some flexibility during translation. The sphenomandibular ligament is a passive accessory ligament (not part of the disc), the glenoid fossa is bone, and the condylar articular cartilage is mostly hyaline-like fibrocartilage without the disc's elastin content.

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