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Meckel's cartilage

Term ID
UBERON:0003107
Synonyms
  • cartilago arcus pharyngei primi
  • Meckels cartilage
  • primary mandinle
  • ventral mandibular cartilage
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Definition
Meckel's cartilage is the bilaterally paired, rod-like, cartilaginous ventral component of the lower jar, or ventral mandibular arch. It is typically resorbed in adults. (2)
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anatomy-visibility malleus bone malleus pre-cartilage condensation meckelian bone anatomy-visibility
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