Term: otic region portion of connective tissue
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Name: otic region
Synonyms: cranial vault
Definition: Anatomical cluster of skeletal elements that is a posterolateral part of the cranium and structurally supports the vestibuloauditory system.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000189]
Name: portion of connective tissue
Synonyms:
Definition: Portion of tissue that consists of mesodermally derived cells and intercellular matrix comprised of protein fibers and carbohydrates, which supports, ensheathes and binds together other tissues.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001632]