branchial basket
gill basket
The network-like non-segmented cartilaginous skeleton of the gill region of Petromyzontiformes and Holocephali, connected to the heart and surrounding respiratory tissue.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Respiratory |
| Parent Structure | neural crest-derived structure |
| Latin Name | gill basket |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the branchial basket?
The network-like non-segmented cartilaginous skeleton of the gill region of Petromyzontiformes and Holocephali, connected to the heart and surrounding respiratory tissue.
What body system is the branchial basket part of?
The branchial basket is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the branchial basket?
The Latin name for the branchial basket is gill basket.
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AFA
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respiratory tract submucosal gland
ala of nose
ala nasi
alary cartilage
alinasal cartilage
anterior maxillary process
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