endolymphatic sac

saccus endolymphaticus

From the posterior wall of the saccule a canal, the ductus endolymphaticus, is given off; this duct is joined by the ductus utriculosaccularis, and then passes along the aquaeductus vestibuli and ends in a blind pouch, the endolymphatic sac, on the posterior surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone, where it is in contact with the dura mater. Studies suggest that the endolymphatic duct and endolymphatic sac perform both absorptive and secretory, as well as phagocytic and immunodefensive,functions . [WP,unvetted].

Tipo Bone
Estructura principal inner ear epithelium
Nombre latino saccus endolymphaticus
FMA ID 75639

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the endolymphatic sac?
From the posterior wall of the saccule a canal, the ductus endolymphaticus, is given off; this duct is joined by the ductus utriculosaccularis, and then passes along the aquaeductus vestibuli and ends in a blind pouch, the endolymphatic sac, on the posterior surface of the petrous portion of the tem
What is the Latin name for the endolymphatic sac?
The Latin name for the endolymphatic sac is saccus endolymphaticus.

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