Term Name: anterior lateral line
Synonyms:
Definition: The anterior lateral line consists of small sensory patches (neuromasts) located superficially on the skin or just under the skin in fluid-filled canals on the head of all fishes and most amphibians. The anterior lateral line develops from cranial ectodermal placodes situated between the eye and ear.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:2001470]

Relationships
develops from: anterior lateral line primordium
is part of: anterior lateral line system
has parts: anterior lateral line neuromast anterior lateral line neuromast hair cell anterior lateral line neuromast mantle cell anterior lateral line neuromast support cell infraorbital lateral line middle lateral line occipital lateral line supraorbital lateral line
is a type of: lateral line
has subtype: infraorbital lateral line mandibular lateral line middle lateral line occipital lateral line opercular lateral line otic lateral line supraorbital lateral line
inverse disjoint_from: posterior lateral line