BIO 201 — Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Histology of the Cochlea (Inner Ear)

Identify the listed structures on the spiral organ of the cochlea

Cochlea entire unlabeled

Spiral organ unlabeled
  • Cochlear duct (scala media)
  • Scala vestibuli
  • Scala tympani
  • Spiral Organ:
    • Tectorial membrane
    • Hair cells
    • Basilar membrane
    • Fibers of cochlear nerve
  • Vestibular membrane
  • Temporal bone around labyrinth
  • Osseous spiral lamina (internal bone support)
  • Spiral Ganglion

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