pterygoid process

Term ID

ZFA:0005902

Synonyms

• Ptp

Definition

A medial cartilaginous spur that develops from the dorsomedial edge of the palatoquadrate. It is derived from cells located in the maxillary prominence of the first pharyngeal arch and gives rise to the metapterygoid. (2)

Appears at

Larval:Protruding-mouth (72.0h-96.0h, 3.5mm)

Evident until

Larval:Days 14-20 (14d-21d, 6.2mm, 10 teeth)

References

Ontology

Anatomy Ontology