Cochlea

The part of the inner ear (LABYRINTH) that is concerned with hearing. It forms the anterior part of the labyrinth, as a snail-like structure that is situated almost horizontally anterior to the VESTIBULAR LABYRINTH.

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Tree Number(s): A09.246.300.246

MeSH Unique ID: D003051

Entry Terms:

• Cochleas

See Also:

• Otoacoustic Emissions, Spontaneous

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Sense Organs
Ear
Ear, Inner
Cochlea
Basilar Membrane
Cochlear Aqueduct
Cochlear Duct
Stria Vascularis
Tectorial Membrane
Organ of Corti
Hair Cells, Auditory +
Labyrinth Supporting Cells
Round Window, Ear
Scala Tympani
Scala Vestibuli
Spiral Ganglion
Spiral Lamina
Spiral Ligament of Cochlea