Reichert's cartilage
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0004368
A continuous cartilaginous formation in mesenchyme of the second pharyngeal arch in the embryo. The longer cranial or styloid segment is continuous with the otic capsule; its inferior end is angulated and is situated very close to the oropharynx. The smaller caudal segment is in contact with the body and greater horn of the hyoid cartilaginous structure. [ MP:0004916 http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00524.x ]
Synonyms: second pharyngeal arch cartilage, second branchial arch cartilage, hyoid cartilage, Reichert cartilage, hyaloid cartilage
Term info
- EMAPA:17622
- EHDAA2:0000793
- FMA:295800
pheno_slim
Classically defined as: a structure... develop the stapes, the styloid processes, the stylohyoid ligaments, and the lesser cornua of the hyoid bone; its proximal end gives rise to the stylohyoid ligament. Relationship to stapes disputed.
in EHDAA2 this also develops from 3rd arch Mes from NC
uberon
UBERON:0004368
Reichert's cartilage