noun
- A small, pointed projection of cartilage on the inner ear, located opposite the tragus at the lower part of the auricle.
Usage: anatomy; usually singular or used in anatomical contexts
Examples
- The antitragus is a small cartilaginous bump found on the external ear.
- Doctors examined the patient's antitragus during the ear examination.
- The antitragus lies directly across from the tragus on the auricle.
- Anatomists use the antitragus as a landmark when describing ear structure.
- The antitragus can sometimes be felt by running your finger along the lower part of your ear.