Morphofunctional characteristics of temporomandibular joint capsule

The work has studied the histostructure of the temporomandibular joint capsule in intact (n=3) and experimental (n=5) dogs with a 50% compression stenosis of the common carotid artery. The objective of the work is to detect adaptive capabilities of various joint capsule structures to chronic ischemia. The data obtained by the study have demonstrated apparent changes in the synovial membrane microvasculature. Vascular structures intended for synovial fluid ultrafiltration have been practically excluded from the circulation by expanded and desquamated endotheliocytes. Hemocirculation remained in the synovial membrane surface due to the functioning of arteriolovenular anastomoses.