3.08 border cells. A single row of supporting cells lying on the inward side of (medial to) the inner hair cells in the organ of Corti. The upper part (or superior surfaces) of the border cells form part of the reticular lamina. See...
3.07 basilar membrane. Fibrous plate extending from the osseous spiral lamina to the spiral ligament on the outer wall of the cochlea. The basilar membrane separates the scala media from the scala tympani and supports the organ of...
3.06 auricle; pinna. The external and visible portion of the ear comprising an ovoid-formed, skin-covered, fibro-cartilaginous appendage that is attached to the head around the opening of the external auditory meatus. The auricle contributes to the...
3.06 auricle; pinna. The external and visible portion of the ear comprising an ovoid-formed, skin-covered, fibro-cartilaginous appendage that is attached to the head around the opening of the external auditory meatus. The auricle contributes to the...
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