Term otic capsule

The embryonic cartilage capsule that surrounds the inner ear mechanism and develops into bony tissue.

Local Unique Identifier
0000854
Synonym
  • auditory capsule (RELATED)
  • periotic capsule (RELATED)
Parents
hog:0001207
Relation BFO:0000050 part of
Xref Teleost Anatomy Ontology
tao:0001500