Anatomical and physiological features of the lateral pterygoid muscle and its role in the pathogenesis of temporomandibular joint disorders: a literature review
Objective. To analyze current data on the clinical anatomy of the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) and to clarify the role of the LPM in the pathogenesis of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Materials and methods. A review of Russian and international publications from 2021–2026. Results. It was shown tha...