| Term Name: | pterygoid process |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Appears at: | Larval:Protruding-mouth (72.0h-96.0h, 3.5mm) |
| Evident until: | Larval:Days 14-20 (14d-21d, 6.2mm, 10 teeth) |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005902] |
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