alary cartilage
alinasal cartilage
Paired, cup-shaped cartilage that are dorsal to the septomaxillae and anterior to the oblique cartilage. The anterior, convex face of each alary cartilage is synchondrotically fused to the superior prenasal cartilage and the ventral edge is fused to the superior margin of the crista intermedia.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Respiratory |
| Parent Structure | nasal cartilage |
| Latin Name | alinasal cartilage |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the alary cartilage?
Paired, cup-shaped cartilage that are dorsal to the septomaxillae and anterior to the oblique cartilage. The anterior, convex face of each alary cartilage is synchondrotically fused to the superior prenasal cartilage and the ventral edge is fused to the superior margin of the crista intermedia.
What body system is the alary cartilage part of?
The alary cartilage is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the alary cartilage?
The Latin name for the alary cartilage is alinasal cartilage.
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afferent filamental artery
AFA
afferent lamellar arteriole
afferent lamellar arterioles
air capillary of parabronchus
air capillary
air sac
psotcranial air sac
airway submucosal gland
respiratory tract submucosal gland
ala of nose
ala nasi
anterior maxillary process
anterior nasal wall
prenasal wall
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