Term Name: scleral cartilage
Synonyms: scleral cartilage element, scleral cartilaginous cup, sclerotic cartilage, sclerotic cartilages
Definition: Circular cartilage ringing the posterior portion of the eye in the sclera. Supports the eye.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0010289]

Relationships
develops from: neural crest
develops into: endochondral scleral ossicle
is part of: sclera
is a type of: cartilage element of chondrocranium scleral skeletal element