inner ear epithelium

The epithelial cell layer containing the sensory hair cells and their associated sensory nerve terminals.

Type Nerve
Parent Structure ear epithelium

Sub-structures

endolymphatic sac Bone epithelium of cochlear duct Organ epithelium of endolymphatic duct Organ epithelium of endolymphatic sac Organ epithelium of lateral semicircular canal Organ epithelium of posterior semicircular canal Organ epithelium of superior semicircular canal Organ macula communis Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the inner ear epithelium?
The epithelial cell layer containing the sensory hair cells and their associated sensory nerve terminals.

Related Structures

1st arch mandibular component ventral mandibular arch 1st arch mandibular ectoderm ectoderm of mandibular component 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme mandibular component mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest 1st arch maxillary component 1st arch maxillary ectoderm ectoderm of maxillary component 1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft 1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm

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