Reichert's cartilage

cartilage,

n a derivative of connective tissue arising from the mesenchyme. Typical hyaline type is a flexible, rather elastic material with a semitransparent, glasslike appearance. Its intercellular substance is a complex protein (chondromucoid) through which is distributed a large network of connective tissue fibers.

cartilage, articular,

n a thin layer of hyaline cartilage located on the joint surfaces of some bones. Not usually found on articular surfaces of temporomandibular joints, which are covered with an avascular fibrous tissue.

n the cartilage containing a rounded articular protrusion, or condyle, present at bone joints. Condylar cartilage of the mandible is a common type.

cartilage, cricoid,

n the most inferior cartilage of the larynx.

cartilage, Meckel's,

n.pr the cartilaginous process in the embryo derived from the mesenchymal tissue of the mandibular process.

cartilage, primary,

n the cartilage formed during fetal development that is not replaced by bone.

cartilage, Reichert's

n.pr the cartilaginous process located laterally in the embryonic tympanum; gives rise to styloid processes, stylohyoid ligaments, and lesser horns of hyoid bone.

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Reichert's cartilage

the dorsal cartilage of the second branchial arch.