THRC.19 Flashcards
Components of the internal ear
Membranous labyrinth
Interconnected series of membranous fluid-filled ducts
Fluid inside the membranous labyrinth
Endolymph
The components of the membranous labyrinth
- Vestibular labyrinth (balance)
- Cochlear labyrinth (hearing)
Vestibular and cochlear labyrinth communicate through…
Ducts reuniens
The membranous labyrinth is surrounded by…
Osseous labyrinth
Components of the bony labyrinth
- Vestibule
- Semicircular canals
- Cochlea
Osseus labyrinth (dog)
Cochlea
Vestibule
Osseous ampulla
Anterior semicircular duct
Lateral semicircular duct
Common crus
Posterior semicircular duct
The cochlea forms a spiral shape around…
Modiolus (hollow core of bone)
- This contains the cochlear nerve
What is shown?
Cross section of a cochlea
Helicotrema
Spiral lamina (shelf structure)
Modiolus
Containing the cochlear nerve