cartilaginous structure

Noun
  1. Body structure given shape by cartilage (synset 105538794)
    is a type of: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement
    subtypes:
    • epiglottis - a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
    • auricle, ear, pinna - the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
    • tragus - a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear
    • larynx, voice box - a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
    • costal cartilage - the cartilages that connect the sternum and the ends of the ribs; its elasticity allows the chest to move in respiration
    substance holonym: cartilage, gristle - tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults

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