Elements of Morphology: Human Malformation Terminology A Y-shaped curved cartilaginous ridge arising from the antitragus and separating the concha, triangular fossa, and scapha The antihelix represents a folding of the conchal cartilage and it usually has similar prominence to a well-developed helix
Auricle (anatomy) - Wikipedia Visible pinnae are a common trait in therian mammals (placentals and marsupials), but are poorly developed or absent in monotremes
Scapha - e-Anatomy - IMAIOS The scapha is the narrow, elongated depression or groove in the external ear auricle that lies between the outer rim (helix) and the inner ridge (antihelix)
Scapha | anatomy | Britannica …helix by a furrow, the scapha, also called the fossa of the helix In some ears a little prominence known as Darwin’s tubercle is seen along the upper, posterior portion of the helix; it is the vestige of the folded-over point of the ear of a remote human ancestor
scapha - Wiktionary, the free dictionary scapha (plural scaphae) (anatomy) The scaphoid fossa of the helix of the ear From Ancient Greek σκάφη (skáphē, “light boat, skiff”) scapha f (genitive scaphae); first declension First-declension noun “ scapha ”, in Gaffiot, Félix (1934), Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette
Anatomy of the External Ear: Key Terms Defined The scapha is a long, narrow, curved depression located between the helix and the antihelix of the ear Despite its subtle appearance, the scapha plays a significant role in defining the contours and shape of the ear
Perichondritis of the Ear in Children — Pediatric EM Morsels Cartilage is a prominent and important structure of the superior portions of the pinna (not the lobule) Typically spares the lobule! Has normal external auditory canal and TM Empiric antibiotics! With prevalence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa many recommend empiric anti-peudomonal coverage