Definition of Antihelix
The antihelix (anthelix) is a part of the visible ear; the pinna.
The antihelix is a curved prominence of cartilage parallel with and in front of the helix on the pinna.
The antihelix divides above into two legs or crura; the crura antihelicis, between which is a triangular depression, the fossa triangularis.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Antihelix?
The antihelix (anthelix) is a part of the visible ear; the pinna.
Sources & credits
- Wikipedia: Antihelix – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Mikael Häggström – Public domain