part of
develops from
ends during
starts during
mandibular crest
mandibular arch
death
tissue
palatoquadrate
The dorsal component of the mandibular arch, the ventral one being Meckel's cartilage. Together with the ceratohyal and connecting musculature, it is responsible for the ventilation and irrigation of the filter apparatus.
XAO:0004218
eriksegerdell
xenopus_anatomy
NF stage 24