Hensen stripe

Hensen's stripe

The dark, nonstriated, V-shaped band (ridge) found on the underside of the tectorial membrane in the basal region of the cochlea, from which fine gelatinous trabeculae extend to fix the TM to the border cells, i.e. cells directly adjacent to the inner phalangeal cells.

Type Organ
Latin Name Hensen's stripe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hensen stripe?
The dark, nonstriated, V-shaped band (ridge) found on the underside of the tectorial membrane in the basal region of the cochlea, from which fine gelatinous trabeculae extend to fix the TM to the border cells, i.e. cells directly adjacent to the inner phalangeal cells.
What is the Latin name for the Hensen stripe?
The Latin name for the Hensen stripe is Hensen's stripe.

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