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  1. Fields of Study
  2. nervous system
  3. sensory system
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. nervous system
  3. sensory system
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. nervous system
  3. sensory system
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Fields of Study
  2. nervous system
  3. sensory system
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. nervous system
  3. sensory system
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Fields of Study
  2. nervous system
  3. sensory system
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. nervous system
  3. sensory system
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal anatomy
  3. animal organs
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal anatomy
  3. animal organs
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal anatomy
  3. animal organs
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal anatomy
  3. animal organs
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal anatomy
  3. animal organs
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal anatomy
  3. animal organs
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal anatomy
  3. animal organs
  4. sense organs
  5. ears
  6. inner ear

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inner ear

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The essential part of the hearing organ consists of two labyrinthine compartments: the bony labyrinthine and the membranous labyrinth. The bony labyrinth is a complex of three interconnecting cavities or spaces (Cochlea; vestibular labyrinth; and semicircular canals) in the temporal bone. Within the bony labyrinth lies the membranous labyrinth which is a complex of sacs and tubules (cochlear duct; saccule and utricle; and semicircular ducts) forming a continuous space enclosed by epithelium and connective tissue. These spaces are filled with labyrinthine fluids of various compositions.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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  • labyrinth (inner ear)

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/332326

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