Anterior notch of auricle
Incisura anterior auriculae
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Definition
The anterior notch of auricle is a small, distinct indentation located along the anterior margin of the external ear. It lies between the crus of the helix superiorly and the tragus inferiorly.
References
National Human Genome Research Institute. (n.d.) Anatomy of the ear and related information. Available at: [https://elementsofmorphology.nih.gov/anatomy-ear.shtml] (Accessed: 27 May 2025).
Szymanski A, Geiger Z. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Ear. [Updated 2023 Jul 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470359/
