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periodontal ligament

alveolar periosteum

The fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the root of a tooth, separating it from and attaching it to the alveolar bone. It extends from the base of the gingival mucosa to the fundus of the bony socket, and its main function is to hold the tooth in its socket[BTO].

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Nama Latin alveolar periosteum
FMA ID 56665

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the periodontal ligament?

The fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the root of a tooth, separating it from and attaching it to the alveolar bone. It extends from the base of the gingival mucosa to the fundus of the bony socket, and its main function is to hold the tooth in its socket[BTO].

What is the Latin name for the periodontal ligament?

The Latin name for the periodontal ligament is alveolar periosteum.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:56665 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0008266 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q540092 Structured knowledge base cross-reference

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.