Helicotrema
System
Sensory (Ear)
SNOMED CT
279775003
Helicotrema
Definition
The part of the cochlear labyrinth where the scala tympani and the scala vestibuli meet. It is the main component of the cochlear apex. The hair cells in this area best detect low frequency sounds.
Also known as Scarpa's orifice — per UBERON
The Helicotrema is a part of the Sensory (Ear).