Cartilaginous Structure
Of structure.
Body structure given shape by cartilage.
This concept's ID is @1~30148
Ear
- ear
The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear.
- tragus
A small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear.
Also contains
- cartilage
Tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults.
- larynx
A cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are...
- epiglottis
A flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing.
- costal cartilage
The cartilages that connect the sternum and the ends of the ribs; its elasticity...