The shape and size of the various regions of the temporomandibular ligament were examined in 30 Korean cadavers, which were used for dissection in Seoul Dental College from 1970 to 1973. The results were as follows; 1. The shape of the temporomandibular ligament were as follows; a. Type I : fan shape (8mm in width between origin and insertion) - 20.2% b. Type II : fan shape (10mm in width between origin and insertion) - 70.0% c. Type III : fan shape (12mm in width between origin and insertion) - 10.0% 2. The length of the various regions of the temporomandibular ligament were as follows ; a. Length in origin - 13.4mm b. Length in insertion - 6.0mm c. Length in anterior margin - 25.8mm d. Length in posterior margin - 19.3mm