Term Name: Reichert's cartilage
Synonyms: hyaloid cartilage, hyoid cartilage, Reichert cartilage, second branchial arch cartilage, second pharyngeal arch cartilage
Definition: A continuous cartilaginous formation in mesenchyme of the second pharyngeal arch in the embryo. The longer cranial or styloid segment is continuous with the otic capsule; its inferior end is angulated and is situated very close to the oropharynx. The smaller caudal segment is in contact with the body and greater horn of the hyoid cartilaginous structure
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0004368]

Relationships
develops from: Reichert's cartilage pre-cartilage condensation
develops into: hyoid bone lesser horn stapes bone stylohyoid ligament styloid process of temporal bone
is part of: pharyngeal arch 2 upper respiratory tract
is a type of: cartilage of respiratory system digestive system element endoderm-derived structure neural crest-derived structure