Preferred Label : metotic fissure;
Uberon definition : An embryonic fissure between the otic capsule and the arches which develop into the
occipital bones. The fissure may persist into adulthood. It is also referred to as
the 'lateral otic fissure' The metotic fissure opens into the vestibular fontanelle,
if the fontanelle is present. (Johanson et al. (2003)). Otherwise it opens to the
metotic foramen.;
Origin ID : 0018339;
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An embryonic fissure between the otic capsule and the arches which develop into the
occipital bones. The fissure may persist into adulthood. It is also referred to as
the 'lateral otic fissure' The metotic fissure opens into the vestibular fontanelle,
if the fontanelle is present. (Johanson et al. (2003)). Otherwise it opens to the
metotic foramen.
