round window of inner ear

cochlear window

The opening on the medial wall of the middle ear leading into the cochlea, closed in life by the secondary tympanic membrane; serves to regulate fluid pressure in the inner ear.

Type Organ
Parent Structure foramen of skull
Latin Name cochlear window
FMA ID 56932

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the round window of inner ear?
The opening on the medial wall of the middle ear leading into the cochlea, closed in life by the secondary tympanic membrane; serves to regulate fluid pressure in the inner ear.
What is the Latin name for the round window of inner ear?
The Latin name for the round window of inner ear is cochlear window.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.