Fossa antihelica

Synonym: Antihelical fossa
Related terms: Fossa antihelica; Antihelical fossa

Antoine Micheau

The antihelical fossa is the groove on the posterior surface of the auricular cartilage that corresponds to the antihelix on exterior surface of the auricula.

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Human anatomy 2

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Regions of human body >
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Auricular region >
Fossa antihelica

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Human anatomy 1

Systemic anatomy >
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Ear >
External ear >
Auricle; Pinna >
Auricular cartilage >
Fossa antihelica; Antihelical fossa

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Fossa antihelica

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