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 information
- EMAPA:17622
- FMA:295800
- EHDAA2:0000793
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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.
Term relations
- digestive system element
- endoderm-derived structure
- environment associated with an animal part or small animal
- cartilage of respiratory system
- neural crest-derived structure
- part of some pharyngeal arch 2
- develops from some Reichert's cartilage pre-cartilage condensation
- part of some upper respiratory tract