Figure 9. Photographs of anatomic TMJ specimens show (a) a lateral view in the closed position and (b) an anteroinferior view in the open position. The capsule is dissected laterally in a and anteriorly in b. The capsular attachments and their relationship to the disk can be appreciated. 1, Mandibular head; 2, articular eminence; 3, disk; 4, superior joint space; 5, joint capsule (5a, lateral; 5b, anterior; 5c, medial fibers).