Search Ontology:
Anatomy Ontology

lateral crista

Term ID
ZFA:0000166
Synonyms
  • lateral crista ampullaris
  • lateral cristae
  • lateral semicircular canal sensory patch
  • lateral semicircular canal sensory patches
  • lc
  • medial crista
Definition
Patch of thickened, pseudostratified epithelium that is associated with the lateral semicircular canal. It consists of regular arrays of sensory hair cells interspersed with supporting cells. The lateral crista has its own characteristic shape and polarity pattern. (See Anatomical Atlas entry for sensory patches of the ear by T. Whitfield.)
Appears at
Larval:Protruding-mouth (72.0h-96.0h, 3.5mm)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0000166
Figures
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
develops from
is part of
is a type of
Expression
Genes with most Figures
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes