vestibular membrane of cochlear duct

membrana vestibularis ductus cochlearis

A membrane inside the cochlea of the inner ear. It separates scala media from scala vestibuli. Together with the basilar membrane it creates a compartment in the cochlea filled with endolymph, which is important for the function of the organ of Corti. It primarily functions as a diffusion barrier, allowing nutrients to travel from the perilymph to the endolymph of the membranous labyrinth. Histologically, the membrane is composed of two layers of flattened epithelium, separated by a basal lamina. Its structure suggests that its function is transport of fluid and electrolytes.

Type Organ
Structure parente membrane organ
Nom latin membrana vestibularis ductus cochlearis
FMA ID 77829

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What is the vestibular membrane of cochlear duct?
A membrane inside the cochlea of the inner ear. It separates scala media from scala vestibuli. Together with the basilar membrane it creates a compartment in the cochlea filled with endolymph, which is important for the function of the organ of Corti. It primarily functions as a diffusion barrier, a
What is the Latin name for the vestibular membrane of cochlear duct?
The Latin name for the vestibular membrane of cochlear duct is membrana vestibularis ductus cochlearis.

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