Term Name: symplectic
Synonyms: symplectics
Definition: The symplectic is an irregularly rod-shaped cartilage replacement bone articulating with the hyomandibular and quadrate.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000692]

Relationships
develops from: hyosymplectic cartilage
is part of: dorsal hyoid arch
is a type of: endochondral bone
overlaps: preopercle horizontal limb-symplectic joint

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