Cochlear duct of membranous labyrinth
Cochlear duct of membranous labyrinth
Definition
An endolymph filled cavity inside the cochlea, located in between the scala tympani and the scala vestibuli, separated by the basilar membrane and Reissner's membrane (the vestibular membrane) respectively. Houses the organ of Corti[WP].
Also known as cochlea duct, cochlear duct, Reissner's canal, Reissners canal, scala medias — per UBERON
Related record This page carries no relationships. Atlas Médico also holds Scala media (0 relationships, shares MESH:D003053). These are separate concepts in the source ontology, not duplicates Atlas Médico has merged.
The Cochlear duct of membranous labyrinth is a part of the Sensory (Ear).