Antihelix

/æntiˈhɛlɪks/ noun

A curved ridge of cartilage inside the ear that runs roughly parallel to and in front of the outer helix.

From anti- (against) + helix (spiral). A direct anatomical term describing the inner curved structure of the ear, named for its position opposite the main helix.

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