basilar membrane of cochlea

basilar membrane

A stiff structural element that separates two liquid-filled tubes that run along the coil of the cochlea, the scala media and the scala tympani[WP].

Type Organ
Latin Name basilar membrane
FMA ID 75706

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the basilar membrane of cochlea?
A stiff structural element that separates two liquid-filled tubes that run along the coil of the cochlea, the scala media and the scala tympani[WP].
What is the Latin name for the basilar membrane of cochlea?
The Latin name for the basilar membrane of cochlea is basilar membrane.

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