| Term: | operculohyoid ligament extracellular matrix |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | operculohyoid ligament |
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| Definition: | Ligament that connects the anterior apex of the opercle to the posterior end of the ceratohyal. The ligament extends orthogonal and anterior to the opercle. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005885] |
| Name: | extracellular matrix |
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| Synonyms: | matrisome, proteinaceous extracellular matrix |
| Definition: | A structure lying external to one or more cells, which provides structural support, biochemical or biomechanical cues for cells or tissues. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0031012] QuickGO AmiGO |