spiral ligament
ligamentum spirale ductus cochlearis
A spiral thickening of the fibrous lining of the cochlear wall. Spiral ligament secures the membranous cochlear duct to the bony spiral canal of the cochlea. Its spiral ligament fibrocytes function in conjunction with the stria vascularis to mediate cochlear ion homeostasis.
| Type | Ligament |
| Parent Structure | nonskeletal ligament |
| Latin Name | ligamentum spirale ductus cochlearis |
| FMA ID | 77834 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the spiral ligament?
A spiral thickening of the fibrous lining of the cochlear wall. Spiral ligament secures the membranous cochlear duct to the bony spiral canal of the cochlea. Its spiral ligament fibrocytes function in conjunction with the stria vascularis to mediate cochlear ion homeostasis.
What is the Latin name for the spiral ligament?
The Latin name for the spiral ligament is ligamentum spirale ductus cochlearis.
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