Antihelix

System Sensory (Ear)
SNOMED CT 279612003

Antihelix

Definition

On the pinna, a curved prominence of cartilage, parallel with and in front of the helix, is called the antihelix, also known as the anthelix; this divides above into two crura, the crura antihelicis, between which is a triangular depression, the fossa triangularis.

Also known as antihelical part of pinna, antihelix (auricula), antihelix of pinna — per UBERON

The Antihelix is a part of the Sensory (Ear).

Also identified as