Cochlear duct
Appearance
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Cochlear Duct | |
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Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | Ductus Cochlearis |
MeSH | D003053 |
NeuroLex ID | birnlex_2562 |
TA98 | A15.3.03.093 A15.3.03.092 |
TA2 | 7022 |
FMA | 79789 61119, 79789 |
Anatomical terminology |
The cochlear duct (or scala media) is an endolymph filled cavity inside the cochlea, located between the tympanic duct and the vestibular duct, separated by the basilar membrane and Reissner's membrane (the vestibular membrane) respectively.
The cochlear duct houses the organ of Corti.
Additional images
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Transverse section of the cochlear duct of a fetal cat.
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The membranous labyrinth.
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Floor of ductus cochlearis.
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Cross section of the cochlea.
References
External links
- Cross section at avatar.com.au