Are TMJ Variations Normal in Horses?
Erica Larson
April 28, 2016
Researchers found that “an unexpectedly large number of normal horses” had temporomandibular joint (TMJ) variations.
Researchers found that “an unexpectedly large number of normal horses” had temporomandibular joint (TMJ) variations.
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