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What is an antihelix?

What is an antihelix? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (anatomy) The curved prominence of the external ear.
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We describe the use of the temporoparietal fascia flap in the reconstruction of a Mohs defect of the antihelix of the ear.
Between the helix and the antihelix is the fossa of the helix.
On the cranial surface of the pinna elevations correspond to the concha and to the fossae 792 of the helix and antihelix.
Overall, CDNH is more common in men, although lesions of the antihelix are more common in women.
An inner, concentric ridge, the antihelix, surrounds the concha and is separated from the helix by a furrow, the scapha, also called the fossa of the helix.
Both auricles were prominent, with the superior crus of each ear extending at a right angle from the antihelix.

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