Auricular tubercle
Tuberculum auriculae
- Latin eponym: Tuberculum Darwini
- Eponym: Tubercle of Darwin
Definition
Where the helix turns downward behind, a small tubercle, the auricular tubercle of Darwin, is frequently seen; this tubercle is very evident about the sixth month of fetal life when the whole auricula has a close resemblance to that of some of the adult monkeys.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
